WFS Admin

Bribie Island is just north of Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.

Inside the island is Pumicestone Passage, a shallow sandy tidal waterway renowned for its fishing.

The passage runs north to Caloundra.

The ocean has broken through the sandspit that forms the northern part of the island, exposing the passage to ocean waves.

A project is underway to fill the two breakthroughs, to hopefully maintain coastal stability.

What it means for fishing remains to be seen, but it is likely that the breakthoughs could have completely changed the local habitat if they were allowed to grow.

With rising sea levels, it remains to be seen if the project will achieve its aim on the longer term.

Read more about the breakthrough project here.