The tiny fish with a big story
Why White’s Seahorses matter for Moreton Bay. They are only about the length of credit card, can change colour to match their surroundings, and spend much of their lives clinging quietly to seagrass, sponge or…
Moreton Bay is an international treasure — celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity, natural beauty and cultural significance. But the Bay is facing increasing pressure from catchment pollution, sediment runoff, climate change, recreational impacts and the degradation of vital habitats. Protecting its future requires coordinated research, long-term monitoring and shared knowledge to guide evidence-based decisions.
The Moreton Bay Foundation brings science, collaboration and advocacy together to help protect the health and resilience of Moreton Bay for future generations.
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World Dugong Day: celebrating the animal that could inspire a Bay legacy
What has a paddle-shaped tail, a taste for seagrass, and a surprisingly big message for the future of Moreton Bay? Today, Thursday 28 May, is World Dugong Day — a chance to celebrate one of…
Act Locally for Moreton Bay’s Global Future
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, the message could not be more relevant to Moreton Bay: local action has global impact. Quandamooka is not just a beautiful coastal landscape on Brisbane’s doorstep. The…
Why so special?
Moreton Bay is home to hundreds of species of fish, six of the world’s seven sea turtle species, three species of dolphin and herding dugong. It also contains numerous species of shark and ray, migrating whales and thousand of mollusc and other invertebrates.
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Blueprint for a sustainable Moreton Bay 2035
The Moreton Bay Foundation has identified the need for a comprehensive plan for the Bay. The plan will form the basis for research, action and engagement for the next decade.
Manta alfredi Flat Rock North Stradbroke Island copyright 6-7-2016 Lucy Trippett Moreton Bay Research Station
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Community Appreciation of Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay (Quandamooka) is a culturally rich and unique biodiversity hotspot. However, continued population growth and development is impacting the Bay’s natural systems.
Sand hills of Moreton Island Mulgumpin image provided by Ruth Webley
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Recreational Boater Use and Values
The noticeable increase in use of Moreton Bay by recreational boaters since the COVID-19 pandemic has raised the profile of the issue of sustainable use of the Bay.
Cowan Cowan Moreton Island copyright 6-4-2015 Jody Kreuger Boating and Diving Officer Griffith University