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Turtle Watching Code of Conduct

Watching turtles lay their eggs is an awe-inspiring experience. Visit this page to find out more about how to safely watch nesting adult turtles.

Watching hatchlings emerge

Seeing hatchlings emerge from their nests and make their journey to the ocean is an incredibly special experience. Visit this page to find out more about how to help and safely watch emerging hatchlings.

Seen a juvenile flatback turtle? Report your sighting!

Contribute to the North West Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program research by identifying and reporting post-hatchling and juvenile flatback turtles in the wild.

Image to the right shows a post-hatchling (estimated three months old) found swimming at Back Beach, Onslow in January 2025.

Photo - Henna Huhtamella

Report a sighting here

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.