Marine ecology

Some marine wetlands, such as parts of the Great Barrier Reef in North Queensland and Moreton Bay, are world renowned and attract visitors from all over the world. These areas are important from a envronmental, social and economic perspectives.

To find out more about marine systems in Queensland use the links below.

Green turtle

Photo by DETSI

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Queensland Intertidal and Subtidal ecosystems

Marine conceptual models

Additional information

Quick facts

Three

state marine parks in Queensland are:

Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park
Great Sandy Marine Park
Moreton Bay Marine Park

The first

marine park in Australia was established in 1937 at Green Island.

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Queensland Intertidal and Subtidal ecosystems

For more information see Intertidal and Subtidal (Estuarine and Marine ecology)

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Marine conceptual models

Australian beaches
Marine habitats

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Additional information

National Marine NRM Plan 2023-28 - Oceanwatch Australia
System definitions
Queensland Wetland Mapping and Classification Method
Wetland classification and types
Wetland management profiles
Queensland’s saltmarsh habitats: values, threats and opportunities to restore ecosystem services
Atlas of Ocean Wealth

Last updated: 31 May 2017

This page should be cited as:

Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2017) Marine ecology, WetlandInfo website, accessed 11 April 2025. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ecology/aquatic-ecosystems-natural/marine.html