Turtles on beaches.
Following the Cut-off Low winds this weekend, there are lots of reports of Turtles washed up (there should be lots of other organisms as well!! - please record them all).
For turtles:
- Do not return the turtle to the sea (our waters are too cold: they are unlikely to survive).
- Do not remove any barnacles from their shells (you will injure them)
- If it is a large turtle, call the Two Oceans Aquarium for instructions. (if possible stay with the turtle protect to from well-meaning people, dogs and scavengers).
- If it is a small turtle, take it home, place it in a small dry box, and call the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Two Oceans Aquarium:
021 418 3823
083 326 1604
Please remember to record strandings on this project.