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The Moreton Bay Foundation

A healthy and thriving Moreton Bay for nature and people

Celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity, natural beauty and cultural significance, Moreton Bay faces growing pressure from pollution, sediment runoff, climate change, recreational impacts and habitat degradation.

The Moreton Bay Foundation brings together science, collaboration and advocacy to build shared knowledge, support evidence-based decisions and protect the Bay’s health and resilience for future generations.

Latest News

A thick black reminder of what’s at stake

A thick black reminder of what’s at stake

A thick black reminder of what’s at stake

Even with careful management, history shows that shipping incidents happen in Moreton Bay – and that matters as decisions are being […]

Dangerous Liaisons

Dangerous Liaisons

Dangerous Liaisons

It’s spring, and love is in the air … and in the water. As the days grow longer, green turtles […]

A Delicate Balance

A Delicate Balance

A Delicate Balance

When you see black swans gathering across Moreton Bay’s shallow tidal flats, they are often following a food source hidden […]

The Bay Comes Alive

Find out what is happening around the Bay this Spring and Summer

Discover the wildlife, adventures and events bringing Moreton Bay to life this spring and summer.

The Bay Comes Alive

Key Facts

Explore the Bay

115 km

From north to south; 40 km at its widest.

3,400 km²

From the Gold Coast to Caloundra.

50,000

Wintering and staging shorebirds visit the Bay.

40 species

Of shorebirds use Moreton Bay habitats.

Knowledge Library

Sedimentation Impacts on Moreton Bay – a priority knowledge synthesis

Sediment washing from our catchments into Moreton Bay is one of the most significant pressures on the Bay’s ecosystems. It can cloud the water, smother seagrass and coral habitats, and affect the plants and animals that depend on them. Reducing sediment entering the Bay is a key priority for protecting Moreton Bay’s biodiversity, fisheries, cultural values and community enjoyment.

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Surveying Shorebirds

Moreton Bay is an internationally important wetland listed under the Ramsar Convention for its significance for migratory shorebirds. However, many species of shorebirds are experiencing a rapid decline.

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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.

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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.

Vehicle Impacts on Ocean Shores

The ocean beaches of Moreton Bay’s big islands are sites of significant cultural and environmental values. However, the irreplaceable services and benefits that beaches deliver are increasingly imperilled by recreational 4WD vehicles.

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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.

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