August 2020 Archives - Moreton Bay Foundation

independent review of the EPBC Act interim report

EPBC Act failing to protect the environment

05/08/202023/05/2022 TMBF

The interim report arising from the current review of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation confirmed the alarming state of decline of Australia’s natural environment and iconic places, and reached the conclusion that the EPBC Act is ineffective. Among a…

Aerial example of automated shorebird survey using an unmanned aerial vehicle and object detection © Joshua Wilson

Bird’s Eye View

05/08/202023/05/2022 TMBF

Vulnerable Bar-tailed godwits, Oyster Point Cleveland, copyright 26-3-2017, Chris Walker The significance of Moreton Bay for migratory shorebirds is well known, along with the threats causing rapid decline. Better monitoring data will improve management actions, particularly information on low-tide distribution…

Living Together

05/08/202023/05/2022 TMBF

Herd of dugongs Moreton Bay © Regatta Marine Imagine gliding underwater in Moreton Bay, exploring, watching and learning about the different marine life and biodiversity below the surface, and how it coexists with people above the water. Living and Playing …

First projects for 2020 announced

05/08/202023/05/2022 TMBF

Wreck, boats, scuba divers and campers at Tangalooma Moreton Island © Regatta Marine The Moreton Bay Foundation reached a significant milestone recently, awarding funding to two great projects that will not only develop new methodologies and enhance the knowledge base…