32 Vulnerable Green Turtles Found Dead With Bleeding Eyes at Port Stephens Beaches

At least 32 turtles have washed up on Port Stephens beaches in recent weeks, with Sea Shelter recording approximately 25 green turtles in the past month. Some showed bleeding around the eyes, puzzling local wildlife experts. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the NSW Department of Primary Industries, and Taronga Zoo are investigating these unusual deaths. “We’re just trying to get to the bottom of it,” said Sea Shelter co-founder Lia Pereira in an interview with ABC Newcastle. “It’s very, very worrying.” The dead turtles were found at Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay, and Corlette. Taronga’s Australian Registry of Wildlife Health … Continue reading 32 Vulnerable Green Turtles Found Dead With Bleeding Eyes at Port Stephens Beaches