Contact:
WWW Link: http://www.aqwa.com.au

Description:

The AQWA Foundation is a non profit, non government organisation established by AQWA the Aquarium of Western Australia to increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of Western Australia’s marine life.

□ The Turtle Pool is the AQWA Foundation's current project which provides specialised care for the sick and injured turtles that wash up on WA’s shores.

□ The aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and release.

□ Turtles are usually rescued due to natural cold stunning, boat strikes or injury due to other human related activities.

□ AQWA works with WA’s Department of Parks and Wildlife to rehabilitate and release its rescued turtles.

□ The Turtle Pool is run by AQWA’s dedicated aquarist team and is funded by AQWA; it does not accept public donations or rely on government funding.

WOW! Did you know that 6 of the world's 7 marine turtles are found along W.A.'s coastline?

Organization Type: Non-governmental, Non-profit

Activities: Education, Rehabilitation, Turtle Tours

Turtle Tours: You can see AQWA's rescued turtles on display in their temporary homes at AQWA daily: www.aqwa.com.au

Submitted: 2013-08-15 02:59:53
Last Modified: 2013-10-21 09:12:22

Members

• Sheigh Longstaff