Keeping an age old ritual alive

11:57 AM Wed 19 Jan 2011 GMT

'green turtle' Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

The moment a marine turtle hatchling pokes its nose out of its sandy nest the odds are against it. But with a little help from beach goers, these hatchlings could have a better chance at their mad dash to the ocean. With marine turtle hatching season upon us, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is urging residents and visitors to be careful around nesting beaches. GBRMPA's Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Use Manager Dr Mark Read said everyone could make a difference in helping hatchlings have a greater chance of survival. 'A hatchling's run to the ocean is a ...

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by GBRMPA