Media - Earthcare St Kilda

Recent media releases

Earthcare urges Minister to overturn decision to endorse Phillip Island Nature Parks as St Kilda Penguin visitation managers (2-December-2024)

St Kilda Penguin Colony: Earthcare Advocates for Local Management and Affordable Access (2-April-2024)

Earthcare St Kilda Removes 700 kg Destructive Northern Pacific Sea Stars from Seaford Pier (20-April-2024)

1.3 tonne of invasive sea star removed from St Kilda in 2023 (24-Jan-2024)

Against the odds – the world’s smallest penguin has made one of Australias largest cities its home (Nov 2018) Story and photography by Doug Gimesy

Catch us on the ABC

Our Research Coordinator and Vice President Flossy Sperring and her Research Assistant Tia Scott were featured on Catalyst’s “The Secret Life of Our Urban Birds!” Click here to see them talking about the St Kilda Penguins and some of the work we’ve been up to.

Flossy and Tia meet up with Ann Jones again on the ABC Special Meet the Penguins. Click here to meet the penguins!

In the news

Flossy speaks to ABC news about Earthcare’s new research grant: St Kilda’s penguins have been taking a break from visitors, but volunteers are still working to protect them

Uncovering The Secret Life Of St Kilda’s Little Penguins

Flossy speaks to The Age about the future of St Kilda penguin viewing: Citi-link for penguins: Pay-per-view plan proposed for St Kilda pier revamp

Linda Vergnani and Doug Gimesy write an article about Earthcare St Kilda and the St Kilda ‘Penguin Parade’

Blow bubbles not balloons’: Penguin dies after becoming entangled in plastic

Richelle Hunt speaks with Flossy about the crowds at the St Kilda penguin colony and our new app to educate tourists

Social media

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Help us keep St Kilda Penguins FREE AND LOCAL Wh

Help us keep St Kilda Penguins FREE AND LOCAL

Why should it be local?
- The original pier resdesign did not include a viewing platform. Earthcare advocated for a seperate viewing platform to keep penguins safe.
- Earthcare option will cost the government half the price compared to PINP model
- ⁠Earthcare volunteer penguin guides are experts on the St Kilda penguins
- Earthcare will be partnering with Parks Vic who are experts in managing ticketing
- The Earthcare model is in line with feedback from our community survey
- Endorsed by local organisations such as St Kilda Sea Baths, Royal Melbourne Yacth Squadron and Luna Park
- Over 35 years of St Kilda penguins guiding and protection experience

The St Kilda penguins are NOT a tourist destinatio

The St Kilda penguins are NOT a tourist destination. They are a treasured part of the St Kilda community and have been for over 35 years.

Earthcare St Kilda aims to continue protecting this special penguin colony through conservation research, community outreach and broader education.

We have worked hard to ensure our penguin guiding model is in line with the community feedback from our survey and prioritises penguin safety.

To help us achieve this goal, use the link in our bio to send an email to the Environment Minister urging him to endorse the Earthcare St Kilda and Parks Victoria model.

Got questions about Earthcare’s Penguin viewing

Got questions about Earthcare’s Penguin viewing proposal? Here are some answers. Help us tell the Minister that Earthcare should be involved - link in bio! ❗️

❗️WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ❗️ Environment Min

❗️WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ❗️

Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos has endorsed a proposal for Phillip Island Nature Parks to manage St Kilda’s beloved penguin viewing, doubling the cost for visitors compared to the locally-run alternative.

We want this decision overturned and for Earthcare to be involved - as the community have requested.

Follow the link in bio to sign our petition.

❗️An important update on Penguin Viewing in St

❗️An important update on Penguin Viewing in St Kilda❗️

Did you know the humble saltbush, often spotted ar

Did you know the humble saltbush, often spotted around Melbourne’s bayside, plays a big role in our local ecosystem? 🌿 Not only is it a hardy, native plant that thrives in salty soils, but it’s also a lifesaver for wildlife. Its dense, low-growing structure helps stabilize sandy areas and prevents erosion, keeping our coastlines healthy.

Fun fact: if you visit the St Kilda penguins, you might catch them collecting saltbush to use in their nests! 🐧💚 It’s the perfect natural material to keep their homes cozy and protected.

Next time you’re out and about, take a closer look at this incredible plant and remember how much it gives back to our environment and wildlife!

#EarthCareStKilda #Saltbush #NativePlants #WildlifeHabitat #StKildaPenguins #ProtectOurCoastline #BaysideEcosystem #SustainabilityMatters

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