Monitoring update
27 April 2009
The following report covers inspections of the Cyanobacterium, Lyngbya majuscula in areas of Moreton Bay by officers of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife, 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 over Moreton Banks and Amity Banks on the 8th May 2009 found medium to dense Lyngbya coverage widespread across Amity Banks, however totally absent from areas sampled across Moreton Banks. 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.
‘Eastern Banks April 2009’
Northern Moreton Bay
No Lyngbya was observed during a survey of Deception Bay locations on the 20th April 2009. It was similarly absent during a survey of northern Pumicestone Passage by Sunshine Coast Regional Council officers on the 28th April 2009. Please note the second map.
‘Bribie Island April 2009’
Last updated: 25 May 2009
