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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The Seasonal Rhythm of the Shorebirds

Each year, Moreton Bay’s mudflats follow an ancient rhythm of migration. For part of the year, they are alive with migratory shorebirds feeding and resting after their long journey south. Then, as the seasons turn,…

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

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 coral bommies while small fish go to…

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