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Cape Domett

Photo - James Gee/DBCA

Cape Domett in the Kimberley is one of the highest density nesting sites for flatback turtles in Australia. This rookery belongs to the north-western Kimberley genetic stock, is a winter nesting site and a reference site for the NWSFTCP. Turtle nesting abundance and distribution across the beach is monitored using daily track counts for two weeks in August. The fieldwork is undertaken in collaboration with the Miriuwung and Gajerrong DBCA rangers and Traditional Custodians.

Mean number of turtle tracks per night at Cape Domett from 2012-2025.

 

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The data included in this graph is the property of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. This data is to be used only for educational purposes and not for distribution, publication or commercial use. Data may have been de-identified or excluded in the process of making it available to the public domain and is subject to change following further curation and analysis.

Turtle tracks covering Cape Domett beach, 2021. Photo - James Gee/DBCA

Flatback turtle hatchlings entering the water at Cape Domett. Photo - James Gee/DBCA

Miriuwung-Gajerrong Rangers with a flatback turtle on Cape Domett. Photo - James Gee/DBCA

Turtle tracks covering Cape Domett beach, 2021. Photo - James Gee/DBCA

Flatback turtle hatchlings entering the water at Cape Domett. Photo - James Gee/DBCA

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