Click here to view seagrass monitoring data from Moreton Bay, Queensland.
Seagrass
Seagrass monitoring data now online
Seagrass monitoring data can now be accessed via a variety of means.
Graphical tools and data can be accessed by Tableau Public.
Click on this link to access the data.
The state of seagrass at Thorneside (Moreton Bay)
On 9th October, 2016 a small team as part of Reef Blitz undertook seagrass monitoring at Thorneside at Wildlife Queensland Coastal Citizen Science intertidal seagrass monitoring site LT3. LT3 is located within the LT3 seagrass meadow that extends from Tingalpa Creek to the entrance of Aquatic Paradise Canal Estate. Click here to read the report.
The state of seagrass at Manly (Moreton Bay)
On 9th October, 2016 a small team as part of Reef Blitz undertook seagrass monitoring at Wynnum-Manly at Wildlife Queensland Coastal Citizen Science intertidal seagrass monitoring site WN4. WN4 is located within the Wynnum – Manly seagrass meadow that extends from Manly Harbor to Wynnum West. Click here to read the report.
Community Science helping with seagrass and mangrove monitoring in Moreton Bay
WPSQCCS community scientists spoke at the Moreton Bay Quandamooka and Catchment Forum 2016
Below are two papers they delivered.
Community seagrass monitoring in Moreton Bay
Click here to read the publication.
Community Science mangrove monitoring in Moreton Bay
Click here to read the publication.
ABS release stats on seagrass decline
STARTLING statistics have revealed a severe drop in the reef’s seagrass, coral and water quality in the Fitzroy region and the Mackay and Whitsunday region.
Figures show the Fitzroy region has recorded a decline of more than 50% in seagrass and coral quality on the Great Barrier Reef.
The Mackay and Whitsunday region has had a 45% drop in water quality.
On Thursday the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the first ecosystem accounts that examined data taken over the past decade of the reef’s condition and scored it accordingly. Click here to read more.
ABS stats can be viewed by clicking here.
And a copy of the summary report can be found here.
2014 – Jan 2015 Seagrass Report available
The 2014 – January 2015 Seagrass Report is available.
Click here to read the summary report
Click here to read the science report
Click here to read the seagrass cover data
Monitoring Mangroves & Seagrasses
During 2014, 91 Citizen Scientists volunteered 565 hours to monitor seagrass and mangroves in and around Moreton Bay – its creeks, rivers and islands. This provides a valuable database from which to assess changes; it contributes to natural resource management decisions; and it increases awareness and custodianship. THANK YOU x 91 – great efforts! With your help we can continue during 2015! Read more in our 1501014 WPSQCCS 2014 Summary
Wildlife Queensland Coastal Citizen Science 