South East Queensland’s (SEQ) marine and coastal environments are internationally recognised for their biological diversity. Most of the plants, fish and other animals in our waters are found nowhere else.

As our population grows, more people live near or visit the coast. Marine resources are in increasing demand, putting pressure on the marine environment.

The ecological diversity of our marine environment also provides for aquaculture, commercial and recreational fishing. Other activities include sea transport and mineral extraction. This makes the marine environment an extremely important economic resource for our state.

Together with our partners, SEQ Catchments have been involved with management of coastal wetlands, beaches, dunes, rocky shores, coral and rocky reefs. We have also helped protect iconic species and their habitat such as turtles, dugongs, dolphins, whales and grey nurse sharks.