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Cold-Stunned in WA: The Turtle Crisis No One Talks About

Jana Vanana Aug 13, 2025 14:40
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Every winter, tiny tropical loggerhead turtles wash up along Western Australia’s beaches — cold, weak, and on the brink of death. In this video, I head to Peppermint Grove Beach to reveal the hidden crisis most people have never heard of: cold-stunning. You’ll learn: • Why baby loggerheads end up in freezing WA waters instead of warm tropical seas • The shocking survival odds for these endangered creatures • Exactly what to do if you find one stranded on the beach (and the BIG mistake that could kill them) • How the Dolphin Discovery Centre rescues, rehabilitates, and returns them to the wild Whether you’re a local, a beach walker, or a marine life lover, this is a must-watch. Knowing what to do could save a turtle’s life. 📞 Important Rescue Contacts in WA • Dolphin Discovery Centre (Bunbury) – www.dolphindiscovery.com.au • Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (regional offices) • Wildcare Helpline – (08) 9474 9055 (24/7) • Local vet, shire ranger, or police (as a last resort) 💬 Have you ever found a stranded turtle or other animal on the beach? Share your experience in the comments. 🌊 Let’s raise awareness for WA’s lost turtles — share this video! 🌊 #LoggerheadTurtles #WesternAustralia #MarineRescue #ColdStunning #DolphinDiscoveryCentre #SeaTurtleRescue
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#Sea turtles #Save turtles #Turtle rescue #Cold stunning #Marine wildlife #Australian wildlife #Ocean love #Dolphin discovery centre #Endangered species #Western Australia #Loggerhead turtles