Mapoon Turtle Rescue Project - Cape York Photos (21 images)

A little while back I had the incredible experience of releasing endangered, wild baby turtles into the ocean.
The Mapoon Turtle Rescue Project happens up on the western side of Cape York, near the very eastern tip of Australia.
Volunteer ecotourists help rangers clear the beach of nets, monitor turtle nests, watch female turtles laying and help struggling baby turtles break out of the nest and give them a helping hand to the ocean.
Many of these images were taken close to...
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A little while back I had the incredible experience of releasing endangered, wild baby turtles into the ocean.
The Mapoon Turtle Rescue Project happens up on the western side of Cape York, near the very eastern tip of Australia.
Volunteer ecotourists help rangers clear the beach of nets, monitor turtle nests, watch female turtles laying and help struggling baby turtles break out of the nest and give them a helping hand to the ocean.
Many of these images were taken close to midnight under a full moon! With no flash whatsoever, just natural moonlight. A truly amazing experience and one I would recommend to anybody who wants a meaningful holiday with a difference.
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