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Primeape the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) May 2nd, 2026. The Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters and Sea Shelter team released a Loggerhead Turtle off a beach near Hawks Nest. This is her story. Loggerhead turtles are listed as endangered by the NSW State Government and the Commonwealth Government. Named for their large, powerful heads, which […]
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We Are Under Cover! Irukandji’s new tropical lagoon is under cover! We’re so happy to say it now has a roof over it’s head!The next phase of the aquarium is well under way with the building frame complete and the roof now installed. The next step will be building the walls so the lagoon will
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Sea Turtle Rescuing in Port Stephens Did you know Sea Shelter is the home for Sea Turtle rescuing in Port Stephens? Have a look at some of the turtles that have been rescued from the wild by Sea Shelter volunteers. Here at Irukandji volunteers dedicate their time to caring for the many turtles that are rescued from Port Stephens
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