marine

Sea Turtles

turtles-lightsMany of the beaches in our region are nesting sites for sea turtles.

The Strand, Magnetic Island, AIMS beach, Wunjunga and Queens Beach in Bowen are just a few of the beaches visited by turtles between October and March each year.

NQ Dry Tropics has been working with the Sea Turtle Foundation, Gudjuda Traditional Owners, Queens Beach Action Group and Digital Dimensions to help protect sea turtles.

Helping Coastcare Groups

Volunteer groups in our region do fantastic work looking after our beaches and marine environment, monitoring our flora and fauna and educating the community on best management practice.

Volunteers are made up of a cross section of community, from experts in particular fields to children, retirees, students, local residents ...basically, anybody with a keen interest in preserving our coastal and marine environment.

If you’re interested in getting involved in any work to protect our coast, check out the groups currently operating in our area.