This week I have the very exciting news that I have become a volunteer turtle carer for Eco Barge Clean Sea’s Inc. Currently I am looking after the lovely Betty, a juvenile green sea turtle.
Sadly, Betty has come into Eco Barge’s care due to two serious issues: she’s affected by a condition known as 'float' and has a significant boat wound on her shell. Her situation serves as a crucial reminder to boaters to take extra care when navigating near seagrass beds in Pioneer Bay and Airlie Beach. By reducing speeds to under 6 knots in these delicate areas, we can help protect these magnificent animals from preventable harm.
Eco Barge does an incredible job rehabilitating the turtles in their care, with the ultimate goal of releasing each one as soon as they’re ready. This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Betty, and it was lovely to see her with such a good appetite!
Over the weekend, we celebrated International Women's Day, and I had the honour of attending the Zonta International Women's Day Event. It was an inspiring gathering, showcasing many incredible women who have made significant contributions across various fields. One standout was Faye Chapman who was recognised for her outstanding environmental efforts, which you can read more about in this feature.
Please continue to email any of your environmental stories to ruth@lifepublishinggroup.com.
Happy reading!
Ruth
“We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.”- Barack Obama
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