Turtles in Trouble

UnderWater World Turtle Conservation Program Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release

When dinosaurs roamed the Earth more than 150 million years ago turtles were plentiful. Of the world’s seven species of marine turtles, six are found within Australian waters! Sadly, all six species are listed as either endangered or vulnerable to becoming extinct….our turtles are in trouble!

UnderWater World has taken a proactive role in the rescue, rehabilitation
and release of marine turtles to ensure that they are conserved and
sustained for future generations.

There are many reasons why turtles are being rehabilitated at UnderWater
World. The majority of which are human related impacts including eating
rubbish particularly plastics which cause ‘floating syndrome’, boat strikes
and entanglements by discarded fishing equipment and crab pots.

Since opening in 1989 UnderWater World has rescued many turtles from beaches
throughout Queensland. However this would not have been possible without
the commitment and assistance of volunteer groups and individuals who
bring turtles to the aquarium for rehabilitation.

So who are you going to call?

If you see a turtle that is sick, injured or in distress contact the 
Department of Environment and Resource Management on 07 5459 6152.

Want to find out more? Contact the organisations below:

Department of Environment and Resource Management - www.derm.qld.gov.au

Coolum District Coast Care - www.coolumcoastcare.org.au

Sunshine Coast Regional Council - www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Sunshine Coast Turtle Care Group - Call 07 5420 8200