Protecting the fragile environment of Moreton Bay is important.
The Moreton Bay Foundation values evidence-based, robust and credible research. Research is essential for monitoring, understanding and preserving Moreton Bay’s environmental health, biological diversity, and ecological sustainability. The Moreton Bay Foundation welcomes collaborative and coordinated research opportunities to benefit the Bay.
Grant Rounds
2020 Grant Round
TMBF offered $100,000 for research in Moreton Bay in its initial grant round in 2020. The need for research in the area was clearly demonstrated by the receipt of 19 applications. Successful applications were:
2021 Grant Round
TMBF’s second grant round offered $150,000 in grant funding for research in Moreton Bay that addressed our four priority issues: Sedimentation, Habitat restoration, Sustainable use and Cultural heritage. The four funded projects are:
- Mapping Social Values and Activities of Recreational Motor Vessel Users in Moreton Bay
- Community Understanding and Appreciation of the Diverse Values of Moreton Bay – Pathways to strengthen community appreciation for Moreton Bay’s natural and cultural heritage
- Assessing Wetland Restoration Effectiveness for Frogs Using Acoustic Monitoring
- Vehicle Impacts on Ocean Shores
Our Research Projects
Censusing the Aliens
This project facilitated by The Moreton Bay Foundation got underway at the end of September 2019 and is now complete. This project is not concerned with UFOs and extra-terrestrials arriving in Moreton Bay. It is about documenting changes in the species living in the Bay.
Living and Playing Together
Imagine gliding underwater in Moreton Bay, exploring, watching and learning about the different marine life and biodiversity under the surface and how it coexists with people above the water.
Blueprint for a sustainable Moreton Bay 2035
The Moreton Bay Foundation has identified the need for a comprehensive plan for the Bay. The plan will form the basis for research, action and engagement for the next decade.
Recreational Boater Use and Values
The noticeable increase in use of Moreton Bay by recreational boaters since the COVID-19 pandemic has raised the profile of the issue of sustainable use of the Bay.
Reef Check Australia Peel Island Project
Reef Check Australia is an innovative citizen science focused charity dedicated to educating and empowering community volunteers to better understand, appreciate and protect oceans and marine environments.
SEQUEST
SEQUEST (South East Queensland Underwater Ecology Survey Teams) is an existing spark that could change the way our SEQ academic institutions participate in the management of Moreton Bay.
Surveying Shorebirds
Moreton Bay is an internationally important wetland listed under the Ramsar Convention for its significance for migratory shorebirds. However, many species of shorebirds are experiencing a rapid decline.
Vehicle Impacts on Ocean Shores
The ocean beaches of Moreton Bay’s big islands are sites of significant cultural and environmental values. However, the irreplaceable services and benefits that beaches deliver are increasingly imperilled by recreational 4WD vehicles.
Wetland Restoration for Acid Frogs
Decades of sand mining on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) has taken its toll on the island’s Wallum wetlands.