Tracking turtles in Cardwell
A project of James Cook University in conjunction with the partners and sponsors detailed below.
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| Name | Species | Life Stage | Release Date | Last Location | Days Transmitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arana (moon) | Green Turtle | Adult | 2011-10-06 | 2011-10-21 | 15 |
| Daku (sand) | Green Turtle | Adult | 2011-11-03 | 2011-12-31 | 58 |
| Marcus | Green Turtle | Adult | 2011-11-03 | 2012-02-01 | 90 |
| Puku (child) | Green Turtle | Adult | 2011-11-03 | 2011-12-13 | 40 |
| Shanaya | Green Turtle | n/a | 2011-11-03 | 2011-12-04 | 31 |
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Introduction
Turtles have had a tough time along the coastal strip of QLD this past year - especially in Cardwell after cyclone Yasi damaged the seagrass beds. Together with partners GBRMPA, QDERM and the Girringun Rangers we have been tracking green turtles around Hinchinbrook Island and Shoalwater Bay.
