Coastal marine habitats
About marine habitats
Marine habitat information including seagrass, rocky shore and introduced species.
Introduced species
Problems for marine habitiats caused by introduced species from ballast water.
Rocky shore
Rocky shores are found where the sea meets the land. They support a diverse mix of plants and animals which have adapted to survive this habitat's unique conditions.
Seagrass
Seagrasses are marine plants with the same basic structure as terrestrial (land) plants.
Algae and algae blooms
Algal blooms and algal drifts are common seasonal events in Queensland's coastal environments.
Sea wracks
Description of sea wracks and reporting a significant sea wrack issue.