Marine Animal Stranding Response—Magnetic Island

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, some of our volunteering programs may be operating differently or on a limited basis, in line with social distancing and restrictions on travel. We encourage you to check with the local contact listed for each volunteering program to find out if they are currently operating.

Help care and rehabilitate injured marine animals and get involved in turtle research and education projects.

Where?
When?
  • Year round
  • Volunteers respond as needed.

For?
Club, community or special interest group project

This project involves:

  • Animal husbandry, wildlife care and/or rehabilitation
  • Public contact, customer service, education or interpretation
  • Research and monitoring
  • Rubbish clean-up

Training will be provided.

A low to moderate level of fitness is required.

Contact

Contacts

Magnetic Island Network for Turtles (MINT)

Email

miturtles2011@gmail.com

Website

Magnetic Island Network for Turtles (MINT)

Townsville North Queensland information

Townsville North Queensland is 1457km from Brisbane, the capital of Queensland.

The average summer temperature is 31.3°C.

The average winter temperature is 26°C.

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