Anthony Santoro

My research is focused on the southwestern snake-necked turtle - Chelodina oblonga. My research has revealed that the species populations appear to be in decline, and are under immense pressure from threats such as urbanisation, predation, and climate change. To help conserve the species, I helped to develop a citizen science project 'Turtle Trackers' that protects nesting females and their nests at Bibra Lake. This project was highly successful and has now grown into the 'Saving Our Snake-Necked Turtle' project, that aims to develop 'Turtle Tracker' teams at wetlands throughout the species range in southwestern WA.