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“It’s estimated that only one out of 1000 turtle hatchlings will reach maturity; every single nest and hatchling that is protected will make an impact on the survival of these species.<\/p>\n
“Elevated sea levels, king tides, flooding and heavy rainfall cause coastal erosion and result in marine turtles laying their eggs in low-lying positions on the beach.<\/p>\n
“These eggs are then at a high risk of becoming inundated by seawater.”<\/p>\n
Reporting turtle tracks can help with other potential threats such as marine debris.<\/p>\n
Turtles nest at night and leave tracks that are usually 80 to 100 centimetres wide, which can sometimes be mistaken for tyre tracks.<\/p>\n
“Getting involved in beach monitoring is a great way to ensure we have more coverage out on our coastlines and more of a chance of spotting these nests before it’s too late,” Ms Dunleavy said.<\/p>\n
Anyone who spots a nest can call 0447 877 149 to report it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
NSW TurtleWatch volunteers are calling on the community to assist as nesting season is threatened by ongoing erosion issues on Ballina beaches. The group relies on reports from its citizen science nesting program. Nests are laid on low ground due to erosion, with several of them moved to higher ground to avoid being washed away. […]<\/p>\n