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How does citizen science contribute to sustaining Moreton Bay? A discussion of approaches and applications.

Abstract Citizen science in Moreton Bay Quandamooka has a long history of engaging the community in collecting, sharing and applying scientific information. A range of coastal and marine citizen science activities takes place within and around the Moreton Bay Marine…
Citizen science reef mapping in Moreton Bay Marine Park by Reef Check and UniDive PS

Building an understanding of Moreton Bay Marine Park reefs through citizen science

Abstract Moreton Bay Marine Park (MBMP) hosts a variety of subtropical reefs, including inshore reefs and offshore rocky reefs. These habitats provide refuges, nursery grounds and food sources for a diverse variety of flora and fauna. Monitoring of these reefal…

Citizen science photographic identification of marine megafauna populations in the Moreton Bay Marine Park

Abstract Marine megafauna such as cetaceans, elasmobranchs and sea turtles attract considerable public attention. Despite their popularity relatively little is known about their populations in Australia. This is due to inherent challenges faced in researching megafauna in the wild, including…

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The Moreton Bay Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Lands of and around Moreton Bay. The Foundation pays respect to their Elders – past, present and emerging – and acknowledges the important role Traditional Owners play within Moreton Bay communities.

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