Seagrass Watch

Seagrass-Watch is a community-based monitoring program developed by the Seagrass-Watch Team at Queensland's Department of Primary Industries (QDPI) in conjunction with the CRC for Reef Research, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and community groups.

Seagrass-Watch aims are to raise awareness on the condition and trend of near shore seagrasses throughout Queensland and provide an early warning of major changes in seagrass abundance, distribution and species composition.

Seagrass-Watch developed out of recognition that a new approach was required to monitoring the trend and condition of seagrass meadows in Queensland. Limited resources mean that it is logistically impossible for government agencies alone to address state-wide inquiries on seagrass issues. Coastal communities are not only concerned about the condition and loss of seagrasses in their regions but are keen to play a primary information gathering role and work in partnership with government agencies. Industry and community groups are also aware of the vital links between seagrasses and important fish, turtle and dugong populations. Seagrass-Watch has captured this interest and facilitates links between community networks, government agencies and local industry groups to provide scientific advise on critical seagrass resources.

Moreton Bay Community Seagrass Watch has been set up specifically by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland Bayside Branch to address these same issues within Moreton Bay.

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Seagrass Watch Events

Check the diary for forthcoming events connected with Seagrass Watch.

Financial Support

WPSQ Bayside gratefully acknowledges financial support from Coastcare and the Queensland Government's Community Gaming Benefit Fund.