TURTLE MIGRATION

AROUND
AUSTRALIA
BY LILY
JOHNSON

MAP OF MIGRATION
This map shows the migration of
turtles across the coast of Australia.
The green shows Montebello turtles,
the orange is Loggerhead turtles,
blue shows Cape Domett turtles,
and the red one shows Hawksbill
turtles.

TURTLE
TEMPERATURE
Temperature impacts turtle
babies greatly. Turtles can only
hatch in certain temperatures,
and the temperature affects
their gender.
WHY DO TURTLES
MOVE?
Turtles move in patterns
around Australia as when they
are ready to give birth they go
back to the beach where they
were born. They also move
with the currents and where
the most food is.

TURTLES IN DANGER
Turtles are in great danger from
pollution, rubbish, and deadly
trade. Turtles help maintain the
health of our reefs by dining on
algae and sea sponges. They help
to promote coral growth and
regeneration, and give reef
residents access to food sources.
Our Great Barrier Reef is home to
a vital breeding population of
turtles.
But sadly, danger lurks ahead...
These precious turtles are being
hunted for their shells, commonly
known as ‘tortoiseshell’. Their shell
is made up of unique patterns.
Once they leave the safety of the
Great Barrier Reef, they are
hunted and turned into souvenirs
and trinkets such as jewelry, hair
combs, sunglasses, and
ornaments.

TYPES OF TURTLES
Montebello turtles are white or cream
skinned with yellow-brown mottled
shells.
Loggerhead turtles have brown shells
with green-brown-grey skin.
Cape Domett turtles are grey or black
skinned turtles with mottled grey shells.
Hawksbill turtles have peach or cream
skin with a dark brown or black shell with
yellow or brown markings.
All turtles migrate, but they all have
different patterns.