A massive thank you to Tracy and Talitha from the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation for giving a very educational turtle stranding workshop on the 6th of March, at the Dyer Island Conservation Trust . The workshop was attended by members of Marine Dynamics, the Grootbos Foundation and CapeNature.
Turtles don’t naturally belong on our beaches. If you find them there, it means something is wrong and they need immediate medical attention. Please report them to either the Turtle Stranding Hotline or the APSS Rescue line on the numbers below, and they will be transported to the turtle hospital at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town.
The coastal Turtle Rescue Network is crucial for being able to rescue any turtles stranded along our coastline. Visiting areas along the coast is vital for sharing knowledge and raising awareness ahead of our hatchling stranding season (March-July) each year.
The team spent the Road Trip focused on activating the public for the upcoming hatchling stranding season, training rangers in first response and additionally sharing resources and equipment with our rescue network points. This also enables the Two Oceans Team to see how they can help and support each specific area in return, aiding towards expanding their network with eventual plans being to cover the entire coastline.
The African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) is a node in the large turtle stranding network, and we’ll make sure any reported turtles make their way to the hospital.
Turtle Rescue Hotline: 083 300 1663 – APSS Rescue Line: 072 598 7117
