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Turtles and their nesting are in danger due to the rising temperatures caused by climate change. The movement of the sand cay also puts the eggs at risk, if the nest is too close to the outer part of the sand cay the eggs are at risk being washed away or if the nest is buried in an area without any shade near it the direct heat from the sun produces an all-male hatchlings whereas is the nest was buried in a shady area away from the heat or close to the centre of the sand cay it will have a better chance of surviving and producing both male and female hatchling.

Categories: Erub Arts

Name: Lavinia Ketchell


Language: Torres Strait, Creole


Community: Darnley Island


Biography:

I was born in Cairns and grew up on Erub (Darnley Island). I am one of six children and I have an identical twin. All my siblings were good at art at school.

 

I came to work at the art centre in a media support role but I quickly started making ghost net jewellery and now work with the others. I enjoy making all kinds of different things from the ghost net. The colours, once you unravel the net make my works bright and happy.  I love how I can turn something so harmful to our reefs into a beautiful art piece.


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