It is up to us, the future of Sea Turtles

It is up to us, the future of Sea Turtles

Saturday March 3rd, 2018

11:00 am-5:00 pm

Pearl Cove Library

 

The 3^rd of March is UN World Wildlife Day. A Day where we focus on the important role the planet’s wild animals and plants play in our cultures and the sustainability of our societies. 

This year, the focus is on Sea Turtles. These wonderful creatures, the loggerhead, olive ridley, flatback, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, leatherback, and the green can be found among the seagrass beds in the Indian Ocean, the reefs of the Coral Triangle and Eastern Pacific sandy beaches. 

Sea Turtles face a range of issues such as habitat destruction and being accidentally captured in fishing gear. As they are killed for their shells, meat, eggs and skin they face such issues as over-exploitation and poaching. Climate change also has an effect on the decline of Sea Turtle numbers. This is because the sex of a turtle is determined by sand temperature. Cooler temperatures will result in male hatchlings, while warmer temperatures will result in female hatchlings.

Bookings essential and free.

For more booking info check out our website or come into the Library and speak to our staff.

So, come along and celebrate Sea Turtles.

Talk to our Living Libraries and find out what is being done and what you can do to help preserve our Sea Turtles.

For more information about Sea Turtles and the threats they face visit

 https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/infographic-sea-turtles

For more information and any inquiries please contact
Stephanie Andrade. Mobile No: 0434 450 007