Date: 28th July 2018 Location: Hamilton Island Partner: Coca-Cola Volunteers: 10 Debris Removed: 80 kilograms Today was a very special barge trip, not only were we out cleaning the beaches but we were also releasing a turtle who had been in care at the Whitsunday Turtle Rescue Centre for … [Read more...] about Barge Trip #267
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
Turtle Release and Barge Trip #259
Date: 12th June 2018 Location: Border Island and Hook Island Partner: Queensland Governments Community Sustainability Action grant program Volunteers: 12 Debris Removed: 91 kilograms A fantastic day, we headed straight out to Whitehaven Beach where we met up with Cruise Whitsundays. Here we … [Read more...] about Turtle Release and Barge Trip #259
Turtle Rescue – Willow
Willow is a adult green male turtle, found on the beach at Long Island on Sunday 3rd June, he was transported to the Whitsunday Turtle Rescue Centre. He is very lethargic, malnourished and has a heavy barnacle and algae load. Willow is very sick and we are keeping our fingers crossed and hoping that … [Read more...] about Turtle Rescue – Willow