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Meet the Turtles

Here in Mackay, we find three out of the seven species of marine turtles nesting on local beaches.

Flatback turtle

Green turtle

Loggerhead turtle


Of the remaining four species of marine turtle, another three live in the nearby waters of the Great Barrier Reef, but do not nest in the Mackay region.

Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill turtle

Leatherback Turtle - FWC Research

Leatherback turtle

Olive Ridley turtle


The seventh species of marine turtle is primarily found in the Gulf of Mexico.

Kemp’s Ridley turtle

More in this section:

Meet the Turtles
Turtle Nesting
Turtle Watching Tips
When to Report a Stranding
Major Threats

REPORT A SICK, INJURED OR DEAD TURTLE TO THE MARINE STRANDING HOTLINE: 1300 130 372