Reporting Dugong Sightings

Forms

If you have seen a Dugong please take the time to complete the "Dugong Sighting Form" and forward to the address indicated. Or, if you know someone who has seen a Dugong, have him or her do the same.

If you would like to know more about Dugongs and participate in the Moreton Bay Community Dugong Watch program, please contact:

Simon Baltais, Phone/Fax: (07) 3822 4943
Bayside Branch

Mail: WPSQ, PO Box 427 CAPALABA QLD 4157

Dugong Sighting Record Part A Part B

Dead or Injured Dugong

In the event you see an injured Dugong or Turtle please contact the following Queensland state agency staff.

Telephone 1300 360 898

or

Telephone (07) 3836 3586 - ask for the Duty Coastal Management Ranger

Your assistance could be vital.

Dugong Sightings to Date

Dugongs are regularly sited in the Rous Channel, Moreton and Amity Banks on the eastern side of Moreton Bay. During winter they are regularly sited at the entrance to the South Passage. On the western side of the Bay both the number of sightings and the animals seen are smaller. While up to 200 Dugongs have been regularly sighted in Rous Channel, usually only individuals are sited on the western side of Moreton Bay. We have had records of 200 - 250 Dugongs being sighted near Aquatic Paradise, Birkdale. However, generally it has been 1 - 3 Dugongs per sighting. These have been made near Wynnum Esplanade, off South Street, Thornlands, at the mouth of Hilliards Creek, Ormiston, Russell Island, Macleay Island and Coochiemudlo Island. Data received about Pumicestone passage also indicate this area is a very important Dugong habitat. The WPSQ Bayside Branch is very interested to know more about which areas on the western side of Moreton Bay the Dugongs are using.