Reef HQ Rescues

Reef HQ has a very proud reputation for assisting in the rescue and rehabilitation of sick or injured sea creatures. Since opening Reef HQ has been responsible foe the rehabilitation and releasing of many of sick and injured sea creatures.

Removing gas from turtle with floating syndrome

Turtle Rescues

Marine turtles are often called the ancient mariners of the sea. They have been swimming in the ocean for more than 150 million years, first appearing during the age of the dinosaur. Turtles have changed little since then, maintaining an aquatic existence and only coming ashore to lay eggs, producing another generation to swim the seas.

Six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle live in the waters around Australia, and all occur within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Some species, such as the loggerhead and green turtle are seen frequently; while others, such as the olive ridley and leatherback, are known to occur in the Great Barrier Reef but are seldom seen.

Reef HQ regularly works with agencies such as the QPWS (Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service) in rehabilitating and releasing sick or injured turtles.