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.
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The Ranger
The Ranger also known as the reef monitor. Over the years of always patrolling his reef, he is quite familiar with his surroundings until one day he notices something odd about how his reef. It was affected by climate change and human contact, also noticing that the crayfish and all the other sea creatures are now leaving his reef and migrating to find another safer reef to make it their home.
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Reef
The reef that surrounds Erub is colourful and always full of life. Precaution, when reef walking, is a life skill that is taught at a young age to all islanders. This reef shows one of the dangers that is present seasonally on the reef, the stingrays.
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CYCLE OF LIFE
The coconut tree has a big impact towards the people of the Torres Strait. The coconut fruit provides food for eating and cooking, the leaves of the coconut tree provide thatching for shelter and shade for the islander on a sunny day or when it’s time for bed. Also, the leaves are used for weaving baskets and making toys for the village children to play with. This also helps with the cycle of life, because the knowledge is passed down from generation to generation. When the fruit falls from the tree it rolls into the sea and starts drifting with the tide and the current out to the open sea, then eventually the fruit gets washed up onto a sand cay and few years down the track the sand cay will turn into a deserted island.
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CYCLE OF LIFE
The coconut tree has a big impact towards the people of the Torres Strait. The coconut fruit provides food for eating and cooking, the leaves of the coconut tree provide thatching for shelter and shade for the islander on a sunny day or when it’s time for bed. Also, the leaves are used for weaving baskets and making toys for the village children to play with. This also helps with the cycle of life, because the knowledge is passed down from generation to generation. When the fruit falls from the tree it rolls into the sea and starts drifting with the tide and the current out to the open sea, then eventually the fruit gets washed up onto a sand cay and few years down the track the sand cay will turn into a deserted island.
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Reef
The reef that surrounds Erub is colourful and always full of life. Precaution, when reef walking, is a life skill that is taught at a young age to all islanders. What you are seeing is a display of the various corals that are seen on the reef around Erub.
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Turtle
This turtle was created by stitching reclaimed fishing net, rope and twine. Reclaimed fishing nets (also known as ghost nets) are derelict fishing nets that drift aimlessly at sea indiscriminately fishing, killing turtles, other creatures and tangling boat propellers. We are recycling these nets, incorporating other flotsam and making products for enjoyment and use. By purchasing this product, you are helping indigenous communities who collect this net and other groups who make items to develop economic opportunities. We hope this product brings you great joy and helps spread the ghost net message.
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Eric’s Home Reef
Erics home is affected by both climate change and human contact. Human contact (DIVERS) ruins his home by wrecking the rocks and stone that creates his home and a shelter for him to hide and protect himself from all the predators of the reef Some divers are so caught up in their jib that they damage Erics home in order to grab the cray hiding in and under the rocks. Coral bleaching and the crown of thorn are one of the main sources that has a big impact on Erics home reef.
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Hatchling/Nests
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.
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Hatchlings
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.