Dugong Awareness

A great deal of public education is needed about the presence of dugong in Moreton Bay and the responsibility we all share to ensure this gentle creature a saved from extinction in the wild.

Within Moreton Bay there is a number of Dugong / Turtle zones. These have been set up by the State Government to help protect the Dugong and Turtles from injury and death caused by vessels. In these areas people must operate their boats in a non-planing / displacement mode. It is important we recognise these areas, abide by the rules and ensure others do likewise, in doing so we are all helping in the long-term survival of the Dugong and Turtle.