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25.01.2022 An article on the department's turtle work in the Dampier Archipelago. This work has been made possible through support from industry partners.

23.01.2022 Pilbara inshore islands - 5 weeks left to have your say! The 'Pilbara inshore islands nature reserves and proposed additions draft management plan' is open for public comment until Wednesday 18 November 2020. The Pilbara inshore islands, between Exmouth Gulf and Cape Preston, support a variety of special and threatened species, including marine turtles, seabirds and shorebirds, and a variety of reptiles and small mammals, such as the golden bandicoot. ... The draft plan outlines how the natural, cultural and social values of the islands will be protected and conserved into the future. Access the draft plan and have your say at dbca.wa.gov.au/haveyoursay.

22.01.2022 We would like to advise that Karijini National Park has re-opened. Please drive to road conditions and take care in the gorges.

18.01.2022 Tilly the turtle is back. This time to tell us about turtle nesting season and what we can do to ensure turtles are not disturbed while they are nesting. For more information or to download the turtle watching code of conduct, go to www.dpaw.wa.gov.au//marine-wildlife/66-marine-turtles-in-w

16.01.2022 An exciting job opportunity at Karijini National Park Visitor Centre has become available. We encourage interested residents of Tom Price to apply for the role. Please click on the link below for the full advertisement. http://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/index.php?AdvertID=266715

16.01.2022 The ABC News TV story on our Rosemary Island Turtle Monitoring Program in the Dampier Archipelago

15.01.2022 UPDATE - Jurabi Coastal Park - carpark closures Parks and Wildlife Service would like to advise that Five Mile, Bauden and Brooke access along Jurabi Coastal Park will be closed from 19/10/2020 -09/12/2020. Five Mile and Bauden carparks will be relocated behind the dune system and Brooke carpark will be closed permanently and rehabilitated.... The relocation and closure of these carparks is to protect critical turtle nesting habitat and fragile dune systems, key values of the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area.

12.01.2022 Can you spot the difference between a resting turtle and a stranded turtle? The first two photos in this sequence are of resting turtles which are a common occurrence along the Ningaloo and Pilbara Coast over the coming months. Female turtles will come ashore to rest and avoid the attention of male turtles. It is important that they are left to rest and not disturbed as they are exhausted. You can help by: Giving them plenty of space and staying out of the turtle’s line o...f sight Keeping dogs away The third and fourth photos show turtles stuck in the rocks requiring some help from trained professionals with specialised equipment to get them back to the water. If you see a turtle stuck in the rocks you can help by: Giving the turtle plenty of space, it will be extremely stressed Staying out of the turtle’s line of sight NEVER touching a turtle, it will cause more stress and can cause injury to the turtle Taking some photos from a distance to help us assess the turtle Calling the Parks and Wildlife office and they will respond accordingly. Exmouth: 9947 8000 Karratha: 9182 2000 (If calling after hours, the voice message will prompt you to wildlife emergency phone number)

10.01.2022 Jurabi Coastal Park - carpark closures Parks and Wildlife Service would like to advise that Five Mile, Bauden and Brooke access along Jurabi Coastal Park will be closed from 19/10/2020 -15/11/2020. Five Mile and Bauden carparks will be relocated behind the dune system and Brooke carpark will be closed permanently and rehabilitated.... The relocation and closure of these carparks is to protect critical turtle nesting habitat and fragile dune systems, key values of the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area.

10.01.2022 Karijini National Park has been closed until further notice. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning with heavy rain and major flooding from the tropic low system.

09.01.2022 Following recent rain, the Shire of Ashburton have advised that the Pannawonica - Millstream Road is closed until further notice. The Fortescue River is in flood and there is no access to Millstream. Python Pool remains open. Road users are also encouraged to take care driving on wet roads and those roads in the area that are subject to flooding. ... Please refer Main Roads Travel Map and the Shire's Road Report for road conditions and status updates. Visit www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/services/road-report

07.01.2022 Planning a visit to the Montebello Islands? Here's some things to know before you go.

06.01.2022 You can help protect our internationally significant turtle nesting habitat. Beaches along the Jurabi Coastal Park from Tantabiddi to the Mildura Wreck are internationally significant turtle nesting beaches providing important habitat for the three species of turtle (green, loggerhead and hawksbill) to come ashore and lay their eggs. Turtles can be easily disturbed during the nesting process by humans, artificial lighting and dogs. If disturbed, their chance of successfully ...nesting can be impacted. You can help look after turtles and their nesting habitat by: Keeping dogs and other pets away from turtle nesting beaches Follow the Turtle Watching Code of Conduct Photo: Shane Hashim - Ningaloo Turtle Program

06.01.2022 UPDATE: Please be advised beaches from Mildura Wreck south to Mauritius are now open. Proceed with caution due to shark sighting earlier today. Parks and Wildlife Service would like to advise that beaches from Mildura Wreck south to Mauritius have been closed due to a sighting of a White shark 75m offshore in Lighthouse Bay, Ningaloo Marine Park. For updated information please visit https://www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity/ ... https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au/ See more

04.01.2022 Turtle nests on Boat Beach at Wickham and Cleaverville!! It is very exciting to see 3 successful flatback turtle nests at Boat Beach and 1 nest at Cleaverville in the last week. The activity across all of our local beaches is really starting to increase so it's time for a quick reminder... Please: AVOID DRIVING ON TURTLE NESTING BEACHES - nests can be crushed AVOID USING ANY WHITE LIGHT OR HAVING CAMP FIRES ON TURTLE NESTING BEACHES - nesting turtles and hatchlings can b...e disturbed KEEP PETS AWAY FROM TURTLE NESTS AND HATCHLINGS. Please pass on this message to all you family and friends so our amazing marine turtles can have a safe and successful nesting season. For more information about interacting with marine turtles appropriately please go to https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au//th/threatened-animals/turtles. See more

03.01.2022 Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis nereis) have been observed nesting along the Ningaloo Coast and Exmouth Gulf beaches. Fairy terns are listed as vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Their main threat is human disturbance, particularly at breeding sites. They nest in a shallow sand scrape between the high-water mark and the dunes. The eggs and chicks are well camouflaged making them vulnerable to being crushed from vehicles and pedestrians. The below signs have been temporarily installe...d at identified breeding sites. Please adhere to the signs, keep your distance and give the eggs and chicks the best chance to survive. Photo: Fairy Tern. Credit Grant Griffin

01.01.2022 A great outcome for these endangered hawksbill turtles