Endangered hawksbill turtles return to nest on Pilbara coast raising hopes for conservation

A critically endangered hawksbill turtle has returned to the same location it was first recorded laying eggs 30 years ago, on the Pilbara coast of Western Australia.

Wildlife researchers are excited and say the discovery is proof that years of research work is helping to protect significant turtle breeding grounds in northern Australia.

The Dampier Archipelago is a global hotspot for critically endangered hawksbill turtles.

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