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12/06/2026

Australasian Turtle Symposium Adelaide 2026!

Abstract submissions are now open (closing 5pm Friday 31st July) for those who would like to give a talk, show a poster, have a display table or run a short workshop.

Submit your abstract here: Australasian Turtle Symposium Adelaide 2026 - Abstract submission – Fill out form

To register to attend the Symposium : https://events.humanitix.com/australasian-turtle-symposium-2026

27/05/2026

Dear TurtleSAT users. Some functions on Turtlesat are currently unavailable due to a google update (back end)

We are onto it

22/05/2026

Join us in Adelaide for the 2026 National Turtle Symposium!

This symposium is for everyone interested in turtle conservation to come together, share their knowledge and learn from each other.
Community volunteers, environmental NGOs, government staff, researchers, students, wildlife carers, pet breeders, landholders, policy makers, ...

Monday 28 to 1pm Tuesday 29th September.
Optional field trip Tuesday afternoon to finish at 5pm.

Costs kept low to enable a broad range of turtle lovers to attend and includes the conference, lunch, morning and afternoon teas for 2 days.

Early Bird Full Price (to 1 May 2026)- $100
Concession (student, senior, unemployed) - $60
Full Price (after 1 May) - $120

Monday night dinner tickets $25/head. Drinks for purchase. Bring your partner and other guests.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/australasian-turtle-symposium-2026

22/05/2026

For World Turtle Day tomorrow

It Starts With... podcast host David Boldeman is joined by turtle experts Deb Bower, James Van D**e, Michael Thompson and Ricky Spencer to explore why turtles are so important, the surprising biology behind how they survive, and the growing challenges they face.Apple Podcasts - listen for free and ...

18/05/2026

Reminder: Early Bird Pricing for Registration ends Saturday (World Turtle Day)!

Join us in Adelaide for the 2026 National Turtle Symposium!

This symposium is for everyone interested in turtle conservation to come together, share their knowledge and learn from each other.
Community volunteers, environmental NGOs, government staff, researchers, students, wildlife carers, pet breeders, landholders, policy makers, ...

Monday 28 to 1pm Tuesday 29th September.
Optional field trip Tuesday afternoon to finish at 5pm.

Costs kept low to enable a broad range of turtle lovers to attend and includes the conference, lunch, morning and afternoon teas for 2 days.

Early Bird Full Price (to 1 May 2026)- $100
Concession (student, senior, unemployed) - $60
Full Price (after 1 May) - $120

Monday night dinner tickets $25/head. Drinks for purchase. Bring your partner and other guests.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/australasian-turtle-symposium-2026

07/04/2026

Storylinks has posted an excellent review of Deb Bower and team's recent children's book: "Mystery of the Missing Turtles"

https://storylinks.booklinks.org.au/2026/03/14/mystery-of-the-missing-turtles/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRBKJ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTak9URlloV0NldmRwam5rc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl0YVxMK0HStE_5rXSVFgBbkekeGQdDKYc11KrhP4AuZTcZVozqzNgcQ0a1y_aem_-G6dHMpmtrhrNEg_ltjD9Q

Reviewing the latest children's and young adult books

25/12/2025

Don't forget to give the gift of the TurtleSAT app to all of your family this Christmas .... They don't leave without it installed and a new account :-)

04/12/2025

Thank you so much for all of the turtle support and celebration across Turtle Month 2025! 🐢💚

Keep an eye out for a summary of exciting turtle news coming your way soon. Send us a private message if you have any Turtle Month 2025 highlights or statistics you'd like us to include.