Welcome to Irukandji in The Media
Here you will find links to news articles and television programs that have featured Sea Shelter and Irukandji in the media.
Port Stephens businesses get involved with ‘sensory tourism’
July 7, 2024
“Travelling and exploring new places can be a daunting experience for people who are blind or vision impaired.”
EMERGENCY SERVICES RUSHED TO IRUKANDJI SHARK AND RAY ENCOUNTERS
APRIL 17, 2024
“We thank the community for their support and hope to see everyone soon.”
STUDENT LEADERS ACROSS PORT STEPHENS HONOURED AT SPECIAL EVENT
MARCH 1, 2024
Lia encouraged the children to “choose your true north” as they considered the future that they would create for themselves.
IRUKANDJI SHARK AND RAY ENCOUNTERS AT ANNA BAY
JANUARY 4, 2024
Irukandji featured in the Newcastle Herald with video showcasing our aquarium.
SEA SHELTER RELEASES TWO TURTLES IN THE BAY
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Local conservationists Lia and Ryan Pereira, founders of Sea Shelter, could not be happier after they and a team of dedicated volunteers were able to release not one but two of the turtles in their care back into the Bay.
IRUKANDJI FEATURED IN ULTIMATE SYDNEY GUIDE
JUNE 5, 2022
Content Creators Get Lost invited viewers to Get lost with them in Sydney, Australia! Following them as they take on Sydney’s iconic spots and explore the countryside.
NEW LAGOON MAKES DEBUT
JUNE, 2022
“It has been our dream to build a natural lagoon-style habitat since starting in 2014 and we are now so excited, first with Fingill Lagoon in 2020 and now doubling in size, creating our reality with the new Tropical Lagoon,” owners Ryan and Lia Pereira said.
DR HARRY VISITS IRUKANDJI SHARK AND RAY ENCOUNTERS
APRIL 8, 2022
Dr Harry is travelling to Port Stephens to meet a marine conservationist who has turned his love of sharks and rays into an amazing business and education hub. Ryan Pereira and his wife, Lia, are the owners of Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters
GET UP CLOSE TO SHARKS AND RAYS
MARCH 9, 2022
Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters have moved and they have exciting plans in store for their all new premises at Anna Bay in Port Stephens
HUNTER REGION TO BE HIT WITH TOURISTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
So great to be able to welcome Inbound Agents back to Irukandji and to see our beautiful animals on the news.
GREEN SEA TURTLE RAFIKI RELEASED AT NELSON BAY AFTER REHAB AT SEA SHELTER
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR 2021 ANNUAL AWARDS
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Know someone in the community who deserves recognition? Nominate them in the 2021 Port Stephens Annual Awards.
SEA SHELTER GREEN SEA TURTLE RELEASE IN NELSON BAY A HIGHLIGHT IN OTHERWISE ‘CONCERNING’ TREND OF DEATHS IN PORT STEPHENS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
TOURIST NUMBERS PLUMMET IN PORT STEPHENS THANKS TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
July 3, 2021
Ryan and Lia Pereira say patronage of their Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters is down up to 90 per cent.
ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL
June, 2021
Lia and Ryan were awarded on Australia Day 2021 and also nominated for the NSW Environmental Citizen of the Year.
Port Stephens Examiner
ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZEN NOMINATION FOR SEA SHELTER’S LIA AND RYAN PERERIA
June, 2021
The duo have been nominated as community champions by the public of Port Stephens in the annual Australia Day 2021 – Environmental Citizen of the Year NSW Awards.
News of the Area
SEA SHELTER VOLUNTEERS REMOVE 9KM OF FISHING LINE & 2443 PIECES OF RUBBISH
May 26, 2021
Twice a year volunteers gather at Nelson Bay don gloves, grab garbage bags and scour the break walls for rubbish that would otherwise end up in the Bay.
GABBI THE TURTLE RELEASED AT FLY POINT MARINE SANCTUARY
May 25, 2021
For workers in animal rehabilitation there is no more magical moment than when a creature in your care is returned to the wild.
PORT STEPHENS WOMEN IN BUSINESS SUPPORTING EACH OTHER
March 10, 2021
The group held a meeting at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters with 40 local businesswomen in attendance.
SAVING PORT STEPHEN’S ENDANGERED TURTLES
March 8, 2021
Sea Shelter, working with Taronga Zoo and other wildlife organisations helps to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured sea turtles.
ENDLESS HOLIDAY WITH SUNRISE PORT STEPHENS
January 27, 2021
The team from Sydney Weekender visited Port Stephens and included a visit to Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
THE EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON LOCAL SPECIES
January 5, 2021
Lia talks about how the ocean plays a role in climate change by removing carbon dioxide in large amounts.
ALLY THE GREEN SEA TURTLE SWIMS FREE AFTER SUCCESSFUL REHABILITATION
November 2, 2020
Sea Shelter are now off and running with the release of their very first rehabilitated sea turtle here in Port Stephens.
SEA SHELTER & IRUKANDJI TURNING BAY INTO A BRIDGE FOR MARINE ANIMAL CARE
October 28, 2020
Sea Shelter celebrating after the successful rescue, rehabilitation and release of a green sea turtle, all in Port Stephens.
EXPERIENCE A SHARK AND RAY ENCOUNTER NOW AT ANNA BAY
October 28, 2020
HUNTERhunter talks about the new facility and all the new and old experiences you can have there.
PORT STEPHENS HOLIDAY GUIDE SPRING: READY TO HOST SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
September 24, 2020
The Port Stephens Holiday Guide featuring the new facility at Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
COMMERCIAL FISHING DEADLY BYCATCH
September 22, 2020
Ryan talks about the result of a bycatch found on Jimmys Beach and Sea Shelter efforts to rescue the surviving animals
VOLUNTEERS SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS IN A HUGE BYCATCH
September 18, 2020
Sea Shelter volunteers spent 7 hours searching for survivors in a huge bycatch found on Jimmys Beach.
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NBN News
TURTLE RESCUED BY SEA SHELTER NOW IN CARE AT IRUKANDJI
September 16, 2020
Local vets have volunteered their time and expertise to assist the sea turtle who has an injured flipper.
ULTIMATE PORT STEPHENS AUSTRALIA TRAVEL GUIDE | Weekend Getaway Trip from Sydney
August 23, 2020
YouTubers visit Port Stephens and show all the fun things to do including Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
IRUKANDJI CELEBRATES OPENING ON SHARK AWARENESS DAY
July 20, 2020
Shark Awareness Day 2020 brings wonderful news that Irukandji is re-opening in a brand new location.
IRUKANDJI SHARK AND RAY ENCOUNTERS BACK IN BUSINESS
July 19, 2020
Feature on NBN about the re-opening of the brand new facility at Anna Bay after Covid restrictions.
END OF CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN IN SIGHT FOR PORT STEPHENS SHARK CENTRE
May 29, 2020
With the grand opening interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Irukandji will soon be back up and running.
HARD WORK PAYING OFF FOR RYAN & LIA OF SEA SHELTER AND IRUKANDJI SHARK AND RAY ENCOUNTERS
May 4, 2020
Hunter Hero segment on Ryan and Lia’s conservation efforts
IRUKANDJI SHARK & RAY ENCOUNTERS ENDURING THROUGH PANDEMIC
April 26, 2020
The new Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters was due to open earlier this month, but it’s now playing the waiting game, and finding unique ways to stay afloat.
FIGHT TO KEEP SERVICE SWIMMING
April 6, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has forced Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters to close and enter survival mode with more than 250 animals to care for.
ADVENTURE ALL STARS VISIT IRUKANDJI
April 6, 2020
Adventure All Stars got to feed and interact with some stunning marine life at the Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters while filming in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
CORONAVIRUS: IRUKANDJI SHARK & RAY ENCOUNTERS APPEALS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
March 30, 2020
Due to open on April 1st, Covid-19 has forced Irukandji to postpone, leaving owners financially strapped.
IRUKANDJI DESPERATE APPEAL TO HELP FEED ENDANGERED MARINE ANIMALS
March 30, 2020
While many businesses are being put into hibernation, due to COVID-19 Irukandji Shark and Ray Centre is facing a devastating situation.
PORT STEPHENS CONSERVATION GROUP SEA SHELTER PRESENTING NIGHT OF COMEDY
February 20, 2020
Environmental conservation is no joking matter but a Port Stephens group dedicated to protecting and preserving oceans and marine life are using the power of laughter to fund its work.
ANNA BAY TO GET PURPOSE BUILD MARINE LIFE HOSPITAL AT NEW IRUKANDJI SITE
September 24, 2019
The move or Irukandji to the new site will see the creation of a marine hospital
MARINE PARKS ASSOCIATION NEXT COMMUNITY TALK TO FOCUS ON ECO IDEAS
August 9, 2019
Lia will be speaking about caring for the oceans and reducing humanity’s footprint at the next Sea Stories event.
IRUKANDJI SET TO MOVE FROM BOBS FARM TO FORMER ANNA BAY OVAL SITE
July 18, 2019
As part of a 10-year strategy to build a world class aquarium, owners have agreed to purchase 3.5-hectare block from local council.
WORLD OCEAN DAY AT FINGAL BAY
June 19, 2019
It was a hands up success for the first Fingal Forage where event participants scavenged for trash around Fingal Bay in a #togetherwecan event.
SEA SHELTER LEAD SECOND CLEAN UP OF BOBS FARM MANGROVES, NOW LOOKING TO FINGAL FORAGE FOR WORLD OCEANS DAY
May 29, 2019
Sea Shelter, along with other local businesses, will host an event in Fingal Bay on June 8 to mark World Oceans Day.
SEA SHELTER AND THE COMMUNITY TURNS OUT TO CLEAN UP MARSH ROAD MANGROVES
May 30, 2019
The volunteer clean-up of the Mangroves at Marsh Road in Bob’s Farm is just one example of people turning out to do the right thing.
SEA SHELTER’S NARSH ROAD MANGROVE CLEAN-UP
April 24, 2019
After a successful clean-up of the mangroves on Marsh Road, Sea Shelter is donning their gum boots, and gloves once again.
SEA SHELTER CLEANS UP BREAK-WALL AND MARINA AT NELSON BAY
November 27, 2018
In a second clean up this year Sea Shelter volunteers picked through the rocks on the Nelson Bay breakwall and dove the marina collecting a massive amount of rubbish.
WHITE RIBBON WALK CLEANS UP BIRUBI BEACH WITH SEA SHELTER AND THE PORT STEPHENS PRO
November 14, 2018
Almost 100 people gathered at Birubi Beach to kick off the Port Stephens Toyota Pro surf competition and to participate in a White Ribbon Awareness Walk and Beach Clean Up.
HUNTER SHARK SANCTUARY CHANGING ATTITUDES
July 28, 2018
A Port Stephens tourist attraction is using education to attack misconceptions about sharks.
SEA SHELTER CLEANED UP MANGROVES AT BOBS FARM, PORT STEPHENS
June 27, 2018
61 helpers turned up to improve the condition of a 3.5km stretch of mangroves removing nearly 3 tonnes of rubbish.
SHARKS AND RAYS – CRITTACAM
February 4, 2018
Pete explores the perils of the ocean and learns so much about ocean conservation at Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters.
SEA SHELTER VOLUNTEERS PULL 2867 PIECES OF RUBBISH FROM NELSON BAY BREAK-WALL
December 8, 2017
Six divers and nine members of the Port Stephens-based Sea Shelter organisation collected 2867 pieces of rubbish from the water inside the breakwall and along the wall itself.
SEA SHELTER A NEW MARINE CONSERVATION ENTITY FOR PORT STEPHENS & HUNTER REGIONS
October 6, 2017
Sea Shelter is a new Port Stephens Not-For-Profit, dedicated to local marine conservation, founded by Ryan and Lia Pereira.
IRUKANDJI SHARK AND RAY ENCOUNTERS SAVES BAMBOO SHARK PUP FROM DEATH
January 18, 2017
A shark pup, destined to die, has been nursed into the world, inside an artificial egg.
GET UP CLOSE TO OCEAN LIFE AT IRUKANDJI SHARK AND RAY ENCOUNTERS
Kids and adults can experience ocean life in a hands on and exciting way.
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