Although the reason for the substantial increase in
nesting activity is not known, Ms Hattingh did credit
the control of feral predators as being of significant
assistance to nest protection, which is an invest-
ment in the future return of the turtles.
Gnaraloo offers campsites and cabin-style accom-
modation, with attractions including swimming,
snorkelling, diving, fishing, world-class surfing, and
the opportunity to experience turtle conservation
work firsthand in a pristine wilderness location. This
innovative enterprise has won a number of awards,
and some sense of the extraordinary unspoilt
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beauty of the local environment can be derived from
the magnificent images kindly provided.
If Gnaraloo serves as a sustainable model for both
wilderness-based tourism and turtle conservation,
then perhaps there is hope that similar initiatives
can provide protection for nesting beaches in other
parts of the world.
For further information, or to plan an amazing
Gnaraloo experience, go to:
www.gnaraloo.org
Facebook: Gnaraloo Wilderness Foundation and
Gnaraloo Turtle Conservation Program.
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