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Current-use pesticides measured across three estuaries

New contaminant study finds Brisbane River estuary contamination levels higher than Melbourne and Sydney

29 October 202029 October 2020 TMBF
By A/Prof Ian Tibbetts Emerging contaminants are compounds that can enter the environment and potentially affect public health. A recent study measured pharmaceuticals and pesticides in three Australian estuaries. Pesticides that are used to improve crop yields, and medicines that…
Brisbane River, environmental impact, research
Lyngbya collected from seagrass beds with a rake photo Stephen Faggoter

Lyngbya majuscula – a toxic warning sign for Moreton Bay?

13 July 20205 August 2020 TMBF
Lyngbya collected from seagrass beds with a rake photo Stephen Faggoter Lyngbya majuscula is a toxic blue-green alga (= cyanobacteria) found throughout Moreton Bay. It is sometimes called fireweed because human contact can result in rashes and other skin complaints.…
commercial fisheries, environmental impact, recreational fishing, research, toxic alga
Mark Gibbs, Committee Member

Mark Gibbs – TMBF Committee Member

17 October 20195 August 2020 TMBF
Mark Gibbs, Committee Member Mark is a regular yacht racing campaigner on the east coast of Australia and has provided oceanographic and meteorological support for a number of international ocean racing campaigns over the last three decades. As a marine…
environmental impact

Healthy Land and Water

7 May 20195 August 2020 TMBF
Healthy Land and Water (HLW) is an independent organisation dedicated to improving and protecting South East Queensland’s (SEQ) environment. Through partnerships with Traditional Owners, government, industry, environmental groups and the community, HLW delivers innovative and evidence-based solutions to the challenges…
ecosystem, environmental impact, marine environment, sustainability Healthy Land and Water
Director, Natalie Costanzo

Natalie Costanzo – Director

7 May 20195 August 2020 TMBF
Hello there, my name is Natalie Costanzo.  I am proud to be a Director of The Moreton Bay Foundation (TMBF). My passion is educating and motivating people to take positive action on a range of environmental and social issues. A…
community, environmental impact, Moreton Bay, research, social impact dugongs

Toondah Harbour Development

16 April 201918 April 2019 TMBF
You have probably heard about the Toondah Harbour development.  This Walker Group development project has polarized opinion of southern Moreton Bay users, and others who are passionate about the Bay. The major precinct-level marina project on the shores of Moreton…
commercial fisheries, developments, environmental impact, recreational fishing, research, social impact, sustainability, traditional custodians Toondah Harbour

Recent Posts

  • Tracking the Ocean during COVID -19
  • Science Under Sail – Moreton Bay
  • New contaminant study finds Brisbane River estuary contamination levels higher than Melbourne and Sydney
  • Ampol Australia team makes a difference
  • Day on the Bay – the first of many to come!

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