Lyngbya updates
The department is coordinating the response by State and local government and key stakeholders to the Lyngbya majuscula outbreak in Moreton Bay, Deception Bay and Pumicestone Passage.
The department has established a Lyngbya Steering Committee of key stakeholders to identify causes and implement effective management actions to reduce the risk of future Lyngbya blooms. The committee includes representatives from State and local governments (EPA and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, departments of Primary Industries (Fisheries), Natural Resources and Queensland Health, the Brisbane, Redcliffe and Caboolture councils) and other industry, scientific and community organisations, including the Queensland Commercial Fishing Organisation (QCFO), Pumicestone Passage Catchment Coordinating Committee and the University of Queensland.
The Steering Committee is being advised by the Scientific Expert Panel of the SE Qld Regional Water Quality Management Strategy, chaired by Professor Paul Greenfield of University of Queensland.
As part of this coordinated effort, the department will continue to provide the most up to date information on the Lyngbya outbreak and its management on this website. Please select from one of the topics below:
Lyngbya updates newsletter
Lyngbya in coastal waters - monitoring updates
Lyngbya facts and contacts
Science update
Frequently asked questions
Fact sheet for local government
Queensland Health statement
Caboolture Shire Council statement
Last updated: 15 June 2006