Moreton Bay

Even with careful management, history shows that shipping incidents happen in Moreton Bay – and that matters as decisions are being […]

It’s spring, and love is in the air … and in the water. As the days grow longer, green turtles […]

When you see black swans gathering across Moreton Bay’s shallow tidal flats, they are often following a food source hidden […]

The city is close, but along the shoreline the rhythm is still set by the tides. Nudgee Beach is on […]

The health of Moreton Bay begins far beyond its shoreline. Last week, representatives from The Moreton Bay Foundation joined a […]

The Moreton Bay Foundation has lodged a submission on the proposed Moreton Motorsport Park development at Beachmere. The proposed site […]

Why White’s Seahorses matter for Moreton Bay. They are only about the length of credit card, can change colour to […]

What has a paddle-shaped tail, a taste for seagrass, and a surprisingly big message for the future of Moreton Bay? […]

On this International Day for Biological Diversity, the message could not be more relevant to Moreton Bay: local action has […]

This Endangered Species Day, we’re turning our attention to one of Moreton Bay’s most distinctive threatened marine mammals: the Australian […]

A coastline is a living edge — where dunes hold beaches together, wetlands filter water, mangroves shelter fish nurseries, shorebirds gather to rest, turtles return to nest, and communities meet the sea. We know that managing this edge well is critical to protecting species and repairing nature. The real question is: does Queensland’s new Coastal Management Plan 2026 give Moreton Bay the settings and policy direction it needs — and will that direction now be turned into actio

Healthy shark and ray populations are one of the clearest signs of a fully-functioning marine ecosystem. They help regulate food webs, connect habitats as they move through the seascape, and influence the structure, balance and abundance of marine life. Moreton Bay is home to remarkable nature. For elasmobranchs — sharks and rays — it’s a globally significant gathering place for species such as mantas, leopard sharks and guitarfish. The Moreton Bay Foundation’s sedimentation

Each year, Moreton Bay’s mudflats follow an ancient rhythm of migration. For part of the year, they are alive with migratory shorebirds feeding and resting after their long journey south. Then, as the seasons turn, many lift into the sky and begin the journey north - back along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway toward breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere. For months at a time, Moreton Bay is their refuge: a place to feed, rebuild energy, moult, rest, and prepare for o

Moreton Bay is more than just a beautiful backdrop to our lives. It is a nationally and internationally significant living system, rich in cultural, natural, and social values. As a marine park and Ramsar-listed wetland, the Bay serves as a vital refuge for migratory shorebirds, a feeding ground for turtles, and a critical home for dugongs, seagrass, mangroves, reefs, and sandbanks. It is a place of deep cultural connection, community identity, and shared responsibility. The

When divers visit Flinders Reef, off the northern tip of Mulgumpin/Moreton Island, they sometimes witness one of Moreton Bay’s most remarkable underwater rituals: marine turtles hovering patiently around coral bommies while small fish go to work. These places are known as cleaning stations. To us, they may look like just another patch of reef. To a turtle, they can function like a health clinic - cleaner fish remove algae, parasites, dead tissue and debris from the turtle’s s

The Moreton Bay Passport pilot is coming, and it's bringing a Grand Prize! This January, one lucky super-engaged Moreton Bay Passport pilot user will WIN a Wild Dolphin Feeding at Sunset adventure at the Tangalooma Island Resort for two, including return ferry, desert safari with sand tobogganing, meal vouchers and full resort access and more! Huge thanks to our generous friends at Tangalooma Island Resort for this incredible prize. All you have to do is test our web app (PH

TMBF LAUNCHES EXCITING DIGITAL PASSPORT FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Moreton Bay Foundation (TMBF) is thrilled to announce the pilot launch of the Moreton Bay Passport. An innovative digital adventure designed to celebrate and connect our community with the beauty, culture and local businesses of Moreton Bay. Launching at the National Parks Association Park of the Month - Nudgee Bay event on Saturday, 29th of November, the Passport is a free web-based platform that allows fa

What’s happening A proposal has been lodged to significantly expand a tourist development next to the Pumicestone Passage within Moreton Bay, one of Queensland’s most important and sensitive coastal environments. The plan would allow hundreds of visitors on a site that borders internationally protected wetlands and wildlife habitat. Why this matters The Pumicestone Passage is part of the Moreton Bay Ramsar wetland, home to migratory shorebirds, turtles, dolphins and many thre

The Moreton Bay Foundation exists to facilitate, apply and share knowledge that supports good decision-making for the future of our Bay. In accordance with this mission, TMBF has prepared a full and comprehensive submission (https://moretonbayfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FINAL-TMBF-response-on-draft-TOR-PoB-CEP.pdf) in response to the Draft Terms of Reference for the Port of Brisbane Channel Enhancement Project. Public comment is open until 26 May. We believe it

The Moreton Bay Foundation recently commissioned a review of the current evidence and stakeholder knowledge of Moreton Bay ecology, social connection and barriers and legislative frameworks. The review resulted in a comprehensive plan Blueprint for a sustainable Moreton Bay for people and nature (2025-2035) and identifies priority actions for the protection and renewal of Moreton Bay over the coming decade. By taking these actions, Queensland can ensure Moreton Bay can sustai