Exclusive: Locals say ‘huge penalities and fines’ needed after deaths increased almost 90% in one year
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Turtle deaths in a key south-east Queensland habitat have increased 87% in a single year and there are concerns that uncontrolled boating, four-wheel driving and discarded crab pots could result in more fatalities.
The annual turtle death toll average in the Bribie Island area – which includes Beachmere to Caloundra, Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island – had been at 36 for a decade.
Continue reading…Exclusive: Locals say ‘huge penalities and fines’ needed after deaths increased almost 90% in one yearGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTurtle deaths in a key south-east Queensland habitat have increased 87% in a single year and there are concerns that uncontrolled boating, four-wheel driving and discarded crab pots could result in more fatalities.The annual turtle death toll average in the Bribie Island area – which includes Beachmere to Caloundra, Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island – had been at 36 for a decade.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…