Queensland gets ready for World Turtle Day. Promoting the day is important to protect the animals. “It’s a very moving experience for a lot of people who have a limited exposure to wildlife,” says Doctor Col Limpus of the threatened species unit at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

There are many different ways to help turtles.

• Help clean up the beaches: International Coatal Cleanup
• Eat Healthy & Sustainable Food: NOAA Report
• Help to Preserve Marine Sanctuaries with Marine Park Areas (MPA): Project Aware, Marine Protected Areas, Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Contact Congress to ask them to support sustainable legislation.