Beachgoers from the Tweed area to Wollongong are being asked to keep an eye out for sea turtles as the 2023 nesting season kicks off.
NSW TurtleWatch's Project Officer Merryn Dunleavy said as warmer temperatures coax more people to NSW beaches, walkers, surfers, and swimmers should be aware that they might be sharing the beach with a nesting sea turtle.
"Green and loggerhead turtles are listed as threatened species and are heavily impacted by threats including climate change, so it is important to do what we can to protect each and every nest," said Ms Dunleavy.
"As you hit the shores this season, we're asking you to be the eyes and ears for these gentle giants.
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