How much do you know about sea turtles?
Australian waters are home to six of the seven species of sea turtle in the world. They’ve been swimming in our seas since the time of the dinosaurs, but now...
10 February 2019
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Made in the shade: How WWF is helping turtle populations
Marine turtles have been present in the ocean since the time of dinosaurs, but they are now face a threat known as feminisation.
10 February 2019
Growing Sea Turtles on the northern Great Barrier Reef
Meet Melissa - a volunteer scientist stationed on Milman Island where we are trialing methods to cool sand temperatures and save turtle populations.
10 February 2019
VIDEO: The hottest (coolest) turtle event
INTRODUCING the teaser trailer for the hottest (cooling) event, happening on its own private island!
5 February 2019
Turtles not trinkets: Behind the scenes of the illegal wildlife trade
It’s a heartbreaking fact. Hawksbill turtles are being hunted and turned into tortoiseshell souvenirs for unsuspecting tourists.
28 November 2018
What do sea turtles eat? Unfortunately, plastic bags
For millions of years sea turtles have eaten jellyfish, algae and other marine species. A recent addition to their diet now threatens their survival.
11 October 2018
Billions of Blue Barnacles and Thundering Typhoons!
We recently visited the Great Barrier Reef with the Gudjuda Rangers tag turtles and support research into how we can help protect these amazing marine animals.
20 August 2018
The problem with plastics
Learn about ways you can help reduce ocean plastics and create a safer world for sea turtles.
22 April 2018
Reflections on the Coral Sea
We sent our colleague to see what the big deal is about the Coral Sea. It did not disappoint.
31 January 2018
My first field trip
I have a pretty cool job. Last weekend, I got the opportunity to escape the dreary, grey weather of Sydney and soak up some sun in Bowen, Queensland to film...
16 November 2017
The fishing net and the wild sea
The Northern Prawn Fishery, Australia’s largest, received sustainable fishing certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in 2012.
7 April 2015
On Sea Country
Protecting baby turtles - all part of the job for Indigenous rangers of the Gudjuda Reference Group, Traditional Owners for the land between the Whitsunday...
30 July 2014