It’s that time of year
Cold stunned sea turtles have already started to arrive at resuce centres. As the sea temperature drops some of them become too cold to swim to warmer waters and are washed up to the shore. Hopefuly to be rescued and rehabilitated. Volunteers are tracking Murray River turtles (Emydura macquarii), West Japan rail company helps turtles that are becoming stuck on the rail tracks; and more in the Conservation section. Picture of a sea turtle wins the Blue enviroment photographic award, see the Miscellany section.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Atlantic green sea turtle found nearly comatose in Peconic Bay
Volunteers track turtle nests along Murray River to help save population
Japan Railways implements new innovation to make train tracks safer… for turtles?
Pinellas County trackers: Sea turtle nesting season a success
Oiled ducks, turtles rescued after diesel spill into Little Sugar Creek
‘Leatherback turtle last landed in Terengganu in 2010′
Crime & Punishment
Another trial nears for Marathon man accused of turtle mutilation
Miscellany
Powerful picture of turtle wins Out of the Blue environmental photographic award
Nebraska’s White III has strong connection to pet turtles
Did You Know…
The Murray River turtle (Emydura macquarii) they feed mostly on molluscs and crustaceans but will also consume carrion.
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Photo from Ashely Wee/Out of the blue
