Artificial island idea to help save declining Murray River turtles
Turtle researchers say putting artificial islands in the Murray River is one way to save dwindling turtle populations.
The man-made island strategy is one of a handful of ideas recently put forward by a team at Western Sydney University, led by Ricky Spencer and the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.
The university has been working with the not-for-profit foundation for the past few years to research why turtle species in the Murray River, including the Murray short-necked turtle, eastern long-necked turtle and broad-shelled turtle, are on the decline.
They have recently come up with a number of proposals including fox management techniques, community programs and man-made islands to help save various species of turtles in the Murray River before they become extinct.
The foundation works with the university to help raise funds to trial and implement these strategies.
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