October 2020 Archives - Moreton Bay Foundation

Tracking the Ocean during COVID -19

29/10/202023/05/2022 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

29/10/202023/05/2022 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…

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

29/10/202023/05/2022 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…

Ampol Australia team makes a difference

29/10/202023/05/2022 TMBF

As part of their Staff Contribution Day, the newly branded Ampol Lytton Refinery, Terminal and Lubricant teams worked alongside TMBF and Ozfish to clean up local waterways and contribute to habitat restoration. The teams headed out in boats to Bulimba…

Day on the Bay – the first of many to come!

29/10/202023/05/2022 TMBF

Almost 150 guests joined TMBF for a Day on the Bay recently. Hosted by Board Chair Rob Siganto, the day commenced for some with a trip across the Bay in classic Moreton Bay Cruisers South Pacific 2 and Bali Hai.…