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Eco Beach

Photo - James Gee/DBCA

Eco Beach in the west Kimberley is a medium size nesting site for flatback turtles. The rookery has been identified as a distinct genetic stock which makes it an important reference site for the NWSFTCP. Turtle nesting abundance, density and distribution across the beach is monitored using tagging and track count methods for two weeks every summer. The fieldwork is done with Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) country managers and Yawuru DBCA joint management rangers. Originally run by Conservation Volunteers Australia, the NWSFTCP took over the monitoring in 2020.

Mean number of turtle tracks per night at Eco Beach from 2008-2025. 

 

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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.

NBY Country Manager Leroy assisting to restrain a turtle on Eco Beach in 2020. Photo - James Gee/DBCA

Monitoring turtle tracks on Eco Beach in 2020. Photo - Georgia Alcock

NBY Country Managers observing a flatback turtle returning to the water in 2020. Photo - James Gee/DBCA

NBY Country Managers Pius and Eduardo measuring a flatback turtle on Eco Beach in 2020. Photo - James Gee/DBCA

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If you've found injured wildlife, call the Wildcare Helpline on 61 8 9474 9055.

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