marine science Archives - Moreton Bay Foundation

Tracking the Ocean during COVID -19

29 October 202029 October 2020 TMBF

What’s happening in coastal communities, along coastlines, and in the oceans as humans respond to COVID-19 is unprecedented. Tourism, fishing, recreational uses, have all changed dramatically. It is expected this event will have widespread and long-term impacts on humans and…

Science Under Sail – Moreton Bay

29 October 202029 October 2020 TMBF

Do you know of any budding young marine researchers keen to participate in a scientific expedition? Science Under Sail provides a unique opportunity to participate in a research project and conduct seagrass surveys in Moreton Bay under the guidance and…

herd of dugongs Moreton Bay © Regatta Marine

Living Together

5 August 20205 August 2020 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 …

The Mighty Mullet

1 May 20205 August 2020 TMBF

Image by Edwin Gibson, Intern While we’re staying at home, their autumn migrations begin. Autumn sees the migration of mullet out to Moreton Bay, to have their yearly spawning. This is, of course, a boon for local fisheries, since almost…

Professor Kylie Pitt – Marine Ecologist

14 June 20195 August 2020 TMBF

Professor Kylie Pitt at the Griffith Sea Jellies Research Laboratory Southeast Queensland is a fantastic place to be a marine biologist. Located at the intersection between tropical and temperate climatic zones, the Moreton Bay region hosts an array of habitats…

Katie Walters – Moreton Bay Researcher

17 April 20195 August 2020 TMBF

My name is Katie Walters and I’m interested in how we can build the best possible future for the unique Moreton Bay marine environment and for the people who rely on it. I’m doing a PhD late in my career…