environmental impact Archives - The Moreton Bay Foundation https://moretonbayfoundation.org/category/environmental-impact/ To focus expertise, wisdom and enthusiasm for the benefit of Moreton Bay Mon, 23 May 2022 09:54:28 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://moretonbayfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tmbf-favicon-150x150.png environmental impact Archives - The Moreton Bay Foundation https://moretonbayfoundation.org/category/environmental-impact/ 32 32 New contaminant study finds Brisbane River estuary contamination levels higher than Melbourne and Sydney https://moretonbayfoundation.org/new-contaminant-study-finds-brisbane-river-estuary-contamination-levels-higher-than-melbourne-and-sydney/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:21:02 +0000 https://moretonbayfoundation.org/?p=3636 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…

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]]> Lyngbya majuscula – a toxic warning sign for Moreton Bay? https://moretonbayfoundation.org/lyngbya-majuscula-a-toxic-warning-sign-for-moreton-bay/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:13:18 +0000 https://moretonbayfoundation.org/?p=3463 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.…

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]]> Toondah Harbour Development https://moretonbayfoundation.org/toondah-harbour-development/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 02:51:26 +0000 https://moretonbayfoundation.org/?p=1338 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…

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