Ramsar Wetland Convention 1971

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

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

February 2nd is World Wetlands Day, celebrating the signing of the International Convention on the protection of Wetlands, commonly known as the Ramsar Convention. Moreton Bay is home to extensive Ramsar listed wetlands, recognised for their international significance.