Boating & Fishing
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Fishing tips: After the rain in Moreton Bay
Rain and its impacts are the big influence on fishing success or failure this month. There is plenty of discoloured water and that can present both opportunities and challenges. Our expert reveals what is biting where and how to catch them
Dr Dazza | Seagrass in Moreton Bay
Ever wondered what seagrass does and why it is important? Our expert Dr Dazza explains
Could it have been a croc?
Is it feasible that a crocodile can find its way into Moreton Bay? Our marine expert Dr Dazza answers the question
Where to catch blue swimmer crabs
Crabs are always a welcome addition to the festive season menu and are locally abundant in Moreton Bay around the Christmas period
Dr Dazza | All about Dugong
Dugong are often commonly referred to as ‘sea cows’, although they are not related to cows at all. Marine biologist Dr Dazza reveals how they earnt the name and where you will see them
Dr Dazza: What do fish see?
Have you ever wondered what fish see and how that differs to how the world looks through the human eye? Dr Dazza reveals all and it’s fascinating
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Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: Bribie Volunteer Marine Rescue
Bribie Island Volunteer Marine Rescue, one of the Moreton Bay Region’s essential services, started in a very different guise – as a boating and fishing club. Members have been in action again this year, helping mariners in distress
Dr Dazza | Mulloway
The mulloway is an iconic inshore fish species, but how much do you know about them? In Australia, they can reach nearly 1.5m in length and a weight of 35kg. Our expert, Dr Dazza shares what he knows
Dr Dazza |Mud Crabs
The mud crab is a Queensland icon. Our fishing expert Dr Dazza reckons it should be Queensland’s state emblem. Here’s everything you need to know about mud crabs and how to catch them
Dr Dazza | All about Dugong
Dugong are often commonly referred to as ‘sea cows’, although they are not related to cows at all. Marine biologist Dr Dazza reveals how they earnt the name and where you will see them
Dr Dazza: What do fish see?
Have you ever wondered what fish see and how that differs to how the world looks through the human eye? Dr Dazza reveals all and it’s fascinating
Boat ramp reopens after facelift
Bribie Island’s Bellara (South) boat ramp has reopened, with upgrades to the new-look ramp now finished. Here’s what has been done
Dr Dazza: Fascinating whale facts
Did you know that dolphins and whales originated from a terrestrial group of mammals of which the hippopotamus is a good example? Our marine expert Dr Dazza reveals this and more interesting facts about whales and dolphins
Dr Dazza: How to catch 'summer' whiting
Our fishing expert Dr Dazza reveals where you’ll find “summer” whiting and how to catch them. There are plenty of locations worth checking out in the Moreton Bay Region
How wetting a line changed a life
No one taught Moreton Daily columnist Daryl McPhee how to fish, instead it was a natural interest that prompted him to first pick up a rod at 13 years of age. It’s a skill he’s developed during his life, feeding him and his mother when they had nothing else to eat and leading to a career that’s changed his life
Dr Dazza: Let’s talk about sea snakes
Did you know there are at least 30 recorded species of sea snakes in Australia, 11 in Moreton Bay? Expert Dr Daryl McPhee reveals all including the fact they can ‘hold their breath’ for up to two hours
