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.