First Nations ranger knowledge reveals the threats facing NT's green turtles

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First Nations ranger groups working in protected areas such as national or marine parks have identified illegal commercial fishing as a major concern for the Northern Territory's green turtle populations, a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU…

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  • First Nations ranger groups working in protected areas such as national or marine parks have identified illegal commercial fishing as a major concern for the Northern Territory's green turtle populations, a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU…
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:40:04 UTC.

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