Remember this fabulous, determined Flatback from November who nested
across the road from the boat ramp at Shoal Point?
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We are very happy to share that 55 days later, her eggs that were relocated to a more suitable location have hatched, and she had an amazing 100% success rate with 46 empty shells left behind. A few stragglers were found stuck in some roots and safely released.
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What a great outcome despite the intense rain and massive high tides!
(All turtle monitoring activities are carried out under permit from the Qld Turtle Conservation Project)
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