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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 32°18′20″S 115°41′27″E / 32.305461°S 115.690728°E |
| Administration | |
| State | Western Australia |
| LGA | City of Rockingham |
Penguin Island is a 12.5-hectare (31-acre) island off the coast near Perth, approximately 660 metres (722 yd) from Shoalwater. It was found to be home to a colony of 120 little penguins in 2024.[1] Since 2007, the island has experienced a 92 percent decline in penguin numbers, from a peak of 1,600 that year.[2]
The waters surrounding the island make up the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.[3] Additionally, the island is also protected by the Penguin Island Conservation Park, which was established in 1918 and has a size of 11 hectares (27 acres).[4][5]
The island is closed to the public during winter, from June to September.
- ^ Towie, Narelle (17 May 2024). "Little penguins at risk of vanishing from WA island as once-thriving colony reduced to 120 birds". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Smith, Lauren (6 September 2022). "Big hope for little penguins? New survey results hint at recovery". ABC News. Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Penguin Island Visitor Guide". Explore Parks WA. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Western Australia). March 2018. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Terrestrial CAPAD 2022 WA summary". www.dcceew.gov.au/. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Australian Protected Areas Dashboard". www.dcceew.gov.au/. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Retrieved 11 September 2023.