Samson is a adult male turtle who was found on Henning Island on 18th June 2018. He was found beached and above the high tide mark, he is malnourished and very lethargic. What was amazing about this rescue was the team work from the Hamilton Island staff, the crew on Samson Barge and Cruise … [Read more...] about Turtle Rescue – Samson
Archives for June 2018
Barge Trip #264
Date: 17th June 2018 Location: Grimston Point and the Australian Coastline north of Airlie Beach Partner: Queensland Governments Community Sustainability Action grant program Volunteers: 12 Debris Removed: 321 kilograms The last of seven trips in a row, today was a bit winder so we stuck … [Read more...] about Barge Trip #264
Barge Trip #263
Date: 16th June 2018 Location: South Molle Island Partner: Queensland Governments Community Sustainability Action grant program Volunteers: 10 Debris Removed: 344 kilograms The wind picked up a little bit today, so we stayed close and cleaned five beaches on South Molle Island. Finding way … [Read more...] about Barge Trip #263
Turtle Rescue – Carlee
Carlee is a juvenile Green turtle found on 15th June 2018 at Shute Harbour. She was found caught in a thin mooring line and suffering from float. Thanks to Whitsunday Rent A Yacht and Fauna Rescue Whitsundays who helped assist with the rescue. Carlee is currently doing well in care and has already … [Read more...] about Turtle Rescue – Carlee
Barge Trip # 262
Date: 15th June 2018 Location: Hook Island Partner: Queensland Governments Community Sustainability Action grant program Volunteers: 11 Debris Removed: 272 kilograms Today we headed to Hook Island and cleaned 3 beaches, most of what we found was micro plastics which was back breaking work for … [Read more...] about Barge Trip # 262