Show Notes
The beaches and our river systems are a popular place for recreation. But they're also home to some of our threatened and endangered native wildlife. So as we head into summer with people gathering along the NSW coastline, we’re taking a look at our native marine wildlife, the people who care for them when they get sick or injured and how we can do our bit.
Guests featured in this episode
Olly Pitt - General Manager of Australian Seabird Rescue
seabirdrescue.org.au/
Holly West - Turtle Watch
citizen-science.seed.nsw.gov.au/project/nsw-turtlewatch
Stephen Van Mil - Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital
www.byronbaywildlifehospital.org
www.oceanwarriorsaustralia.org
Saving our Species Program
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/threatened-species/saving-our-species-program
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