Olive Ridley Turtles - Tiwi Islands, Australia 2005
A project of WWF Australia in conjunction with the partners and sponsors detailed below.
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| Name | Species | Life Stage | Release Date | Last Location | Days Transmitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imalu | Olive Ridley | Adult | 2005-06-01 | 2005-08-31 | 91 |
| Munupi | Olive Ridley | Adult | 2005-07-21 | 2005-09-30 | 71 |
| Purrapuntirri | Olive Ridley | Adult | 2005-07-18 | 2005-08-07 | 20 |
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Introduction
Three olive ridley turtles were fitted with satellite tags in 2005 after they nested on Cape Van Diemen, at Melville Island north of Darwin. Melville Island is the largest of two Tiwi Islands that are located north of Darwin in the Northern Territory.
Project Partners
Tiwi Land Council
Coastcare
Pularumpi School
Natural Heritage Trust, Australian Government
Munipi Arts
Pirlangimpi Progress Assocation
Project Sponsors
Natural Heritage Trust - Australian Government
