Monitoring update
November 2009
The following report covers inspections of the Cyanobacterium, Lyngbya majuscula in areas of Moreton Bay by officers of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, local Councils and other observers. The inspections are to determine and report any changes in the coverage and density of Lyngbya. Lyngbya surveys consist of examining randomly selected sites for Lyngbya growth along set transects from a small boat and shore based coastline inspections for deposited Lyngbya.
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Central Moreton Bay
A survey conducted on the 10th November 2009 found light to medium Lyngbya coverage widespread during sampling of Amity Banks and Moreton Banks, with irregular patches of dense and very dense Lyngbya coverage in certain locations. Please note the first map provided.
The Redlands Shire Council has not reported Lyngbya on the foreshores of Wellington Point, Victoria point and Coochiemudlo Island for the past week.
Rangers reported innumerable clumps of Lyngbya floating in the Rous Channel and Coolooloo Passage (Amity banks) on 10th and 11th November.
Eastern Banks November 2009
Southern Moreton Bay
A survey conducted on 12th November 2009 of Horseshoe Bay (Peel Island), Deanbilla Bay, Pelican Banks and Snipe Island (Victoria Point), found Lyngbya coverage ranging from light to very dense in 14 of 31 locations sampled. It was most prevalent in Honeymoon Bay and on banks adjacent to Victoria Point. Please note the second map.
Southern Bay November 2009
Northern Moreton Bay
Light to medium Lyngbya coverage was widespread across sites sampled during a survey of Deception Bay on the 26th October 2009. A survey of northern Pumicestone Passage on the 30th October 2009 found no Lyngbya coverage in the locations sampled. Please note the third map.
Bribie Island October 2009
Last updated: 07 October 2009