An international treasure known for its biological diversity and beauty.

Moreton Bay faces significant threats from increased sediment and pollution from catchment areas, climate change, increasing recreational boating and degrading of key habitats. Co-ordinated research amongst key stakeholders, is essential for monitoring these threats in order to preserve the environmental health and biological diversity of Moreton Bay.

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Sea turtle being cleaned by fish, swimming over a field of branching coral

Underwater Wellness Clinics

Protecting Moreton Bay’s hidden turtle health clinics When divers visit Flinders Reef, off the northern tip of Mulgumpin/Moreton Island, they sometimes witness one of Moreton Bay’s most remarkable underwater rituals: marine turtles hovering patiently around…

Sea turtle being cleaned by fish, swimming over a field of branching coral
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TMBF staff and volunteers at a market

We’re hiring: Join The Moreton Bay Foundation team

The Moreton Bay Foundation is growing. We are seeking a new team members to help strengthen our capacity to deliver on our mission – turning knowledge into collaborative action for a sustainable Moreton Bay. This…

TMBF staff and volunteers at a market
Lionfish Straddie copyright Chris Roelfseama UQ Lecturer

Animals In Moreton Bay

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Lionfish Straddie copyright Chris Roelfseama UQ Lecturer

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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