Project 2.1 Torres Strait Community Factsheet: Marine turtles and dugongs of the Torres Strait

12 Oct 2012 - 12:00pm

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In this project Helene, Mark and their team will:

• Work in partnership with TSRA Rangers, TOs and island communities

• Carry out aerial surveys to check dugong numbers across the Torres Strait

• Use satellite tracking to understand how turtles and dugong use their habitats.

• Monitor and analyse marine turtle and dugong population trends

• Look at the main threats to turtles and dugongs

• Compare Torres Strait turtle and dugong populations with international populations.

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