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Light Guidelines

Light Pollution Guidelines

The National Light Pollution Guidelines aim to raise awareness of the potential impacts of artificial light on wildlife.
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Setting up the GPS system to relocate marked turtle nests to retrieve temperature loggers and assess nest success.

International Day for Girls and Women in Science

Today is International Day for Girls and Women in Science and once again we would like to showcase some of the diverse talent working to conserve flatback turtles in WA.

WA attendees at 5th Australian Turtle Symposium

The 5th Australian Marine Turtle Symposium

The 5th Australian Marine Turtle Symposium was held from 11th to 14th September in Ballina, NSW.

Reading tags on a loggerhead turtle nesting at Mon Repos

Today is World Sea Turtle Day

Special celebrations this year for world sea turtle day as Queensland's Dr Col Limpus is recognised for over 50 years research on turtles as Officer of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Dr Scott Whiting and Dr Sabrina Fossette with smileys on hands

Big thank you to our volunteers

Today is world turtle day and the end of National Volunteer Week. The North West Shelf Flatbacks team would like to thank all of our volunteers.

Hatchling and female flatbacks move towards artificial lights

Time to celebrate light, but perhaps darkness too?

For the International Day of Light 2019 we highlight the importance of using best practice lighting design and assessing artificial lights for their impact on wildlife.

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Wildcare Helpline

The Wildcare Helpline provides a service for the public who find sick or injured native wildlife and are seeking advice on where to find care for the animal.