FLATBACK TURTLE NEST – YEAR 9 STEAM. Whitsunday Anglican Year 9 STEAM classes took to the beach to participate in citizen science in real-time! After being notified that a turtle nest had hatched the previous evening, the classes joined Mackay and District Turtle Watch to excavate the nest, count the hatched eggs and check to see if remaining eggs were unfertilised or not. This incredibly important data helps monitor the progress of turtles on our local beaches. The clutch contained 50 eggs, two unfertilised and unhatched – an excellent result, with a 96% success rate! It was remarkable to observe. The classes will now design a device that will measure factors that impact the survival rate of hatchlings. Thanks to Mr Pierre Craven, Mr Kel Pirie and Mackay and District Turtle Watch for this fantastic opportunity