Is Moreton Bay a green zone?

Is Moreton Bay a green zone?

Topographic maps (1:25,000) for the island are Moreton 9543-11, Mount Tempest 9543-12 and Kooringal 9543-21. Note: Four marine national park (green) zones for Moreton Bay Marine Park overlap beaches on Moreton Island. All forms of collecting including fishing are prohibited.

What zone is Moreton Bay?

The Moreton Bay Region is a local government area in the north of the Brisbane metropolitan city in South East Queensland, Australia….Moreton Bay Region.

Where can I fish in Moreton Bay?

Dave Downie said those after a catch of bream are best to head to Logan River, rocky areas throughout Jumpinpin, the Seaway and breakwalls of Wave Break Island and on the north side Scarborough Reef, Woody Point or any of the foreshores off the Redcliffe Peninsular.

What is Green Zone Qld?

General Use (light blue) – allows for a range of activities including trawling. Habitat Protection (dark blue) – sensitive habitats with no trawling permitted. Conservation Park (yellow) – limited fishing and crabbing. Marine National Park (green) – high conservation value, “look but no take”

Where is Green Island in Moreton Bay?

Just 5km off Wynnum Esplanade lies a low flat wooded coral cay known as Green Island, which is 2km in length and 1km wide.

Is Hays Inlet a green zone?

Hays inlet is a designated Green Zone in the Moreton Bay Marine Park, a Declared Fish Habitat Area and a Ramsar Wetland.

What is the size of Moreton Bay?

1,523 km2
Moreton Bay is a bay located on the eastern coast of Australia 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from central Brisbane, Queensland. It is one of Queensland’s most important coastal resources….

Is Moreton Bay good for fishing?

Moreton Bay Marine Park is a fishing enthusiasts paradise, perfect for throwing a line in, but before you venture out into our pristine waters on the hunt for the next ‘big one’, avoid a nasty fine by familiarising yourself with zoning restrictions, and the boating & fishing Moreton Bay guidelines.

Is Lady Musgrave a green zone?

We fully support making the Lady Musgrave Island, Lagoon & Reef a 100% designated Green Zone. It doesn’t stop fishermen from entering the lagoon and spear fishing or line fishing at will.

Who owns Green Island Qld?

Dreamworld Corporation purchased Green Island Reef Resort and ferry services from Hayles Pty Ltd and renamed the company Great Adventures.

Where is the Green Island?

Queensland, Australia
Green Island, tropical coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, 8 miles (13 km) off the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia, in the Coral Sea. Its surface, 32 acres (13 hectares) in area, is wooded.

Is Flinders Reef a green zone?

Since 2009, the reef has been a designated protected green zone under Marine Park management, which prohibits harvesting, fishing and anchoring within a 500-m radius from the centre of the reef platform (Fig. 1).

What are the green zones in Moreton Bay?

Green Zoned areas include parts of: Pumicestone Channel, Hays Inlet, Goodwin Beach, Woody Point and Bramble Bay. Please Note: Boat ramps have signage with information on the Green Zones. Check the Moreton Bay Marine Park User Guide before venturing out onto the bay.

What is the purpose of the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan map?

The purpose of this map is to help interpret the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008. Zone and designated area boundaries are indicative only. While every care has been taken to illustrate as possible, users must refer to Schedules 1 & 2 of the Marine Park (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008 for precise boundary descriptions.

Can you fish Moreton Bay Marine Park?

Moreton Bay Marine Park is a fishing enthusiasts paradise, perfect for throwing a line in, but before you venture out into our pristine waters on the hunt for the next ‘big one’, avoid a nasty fine by familiarising yourself with zoning restrictions, and the boating & fishing Moreton Bay guidelines.

Why are there no catch or effort limits in Moreton Bay?

There also remains a lack of effective catch or effort limits across most of the commercial and recreational sectors. Since 2009, an increase in protective marine park zoning has spatially restricted both commercial and recreational fishing activities in Moreton Bay.