Supporting Sea Turtle Survival
A project of NQ Dry Tropics in conjunction with the partners and sponsors detailed below.
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| Name | Species | Life Stage | Release Date | Last Location | Days Transmitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut | Green Turtle | Juvenile | 2012-03-07 | 2013-06-05 | 455 |
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Introduction
North Queensland, Australia is a well known nesting area for marine turtles. Six of the world's seven species of marine turtles are found off the coast of Queensland. Despite this, there is a lack of community awareness and understanding of the issues impacting on these great mariners.
This project aims to demonstrate to the community through a satellite tracking device what the day-to-day life is for a typical green turtle; with the purpose of empowering community members to be aware of turtles and their movements.
"Peanut" is a young green turtle who weighs 15kg and who was found almost dead floating along Ross Creek, Townsville in October 2011. Peanut underwent some intensive rehabilitation over a 5 month period at James Cook University and was released into Cleveland Bay on the 9th of March 2012.
Project Partners
This project is proudly supported by Queens Beach Action Group, NQ Dry Tropics, North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation, Queensland Parks & Wildlife, Juru Traditional Owners, Bowen Primary School, James Cook University and Sea Turtle Foundation.
Project Sponsors
NQ Dry Tropics is a proud supporter of the project and we look forward to a greater awareness through Peanut's satellite tag. There is always more we can do to improve the survival of sea turtles.
