Moreton Bay is a vast and biodiverse estuary stretching approximately 125 kilometers along the Queensland coast, from Caloundra in the north to the Gold Coast Seaway in the south. Sheltered by Moreton Island, the bay features a mosaic of habitats including shallow sand banks, extensive seagrass meadows, vibrant mangrove forests, sandy beaches, and numerous artificial reefs. Its waters are generally shallow, ranging from 1 to 8 meters deep, creating a rich environment that supports an incredible variety of marine life, from fish and crustaceans to whales, dolphins, and dugongs. This proximity to Brisbane makes it one of Australia's most intensely used and productive coastal fisheries.