Kathleen Joyce

Hello. I'm Kathleen Joyce, a lead writer for PetHelpful, and I'm currently working on a piece about popular surfing destinations (Indonesia, Australia, etc), that are also known for having large saltwater crocodile populations that may live on those same beaches. I would ideally like a conservationist or biologist with experience working with these animals/ecosystems to answer the following questions: -Name five countries/regions with high populations of coastal-dwelling saltwater crocs -Explain what purpose these crocodiles serve in their ecosystems, and why they are not inherently "bad" animals despite seeming scary -Offer a bit of advice on how surfers/visitors to these beaches can stay safe and avoid a dangerous encounter with any crocodiles in the area. Please reach out if you would like to contribute, and feel free to ask me for any more details you may require.