Mangroves

stingless jellyfish…many float the waters of the islands

http://www.aqua.org/explore/baltimore/exhibits-experiences/jellies-invasion Blue Blubber Jelly The blue blubber jelly actually ranges in color from white to light blue to dark purple. Its bell pulses in a distinctive, staccato-like rhythm. In Asia this venomous jelly is considered a delicacy… The blue blubber jelly actually ranges in color from white to light blue to dark purple. Its bellContinue reading “stingless jellyfish…many float the waters of the islands”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_mangroves Australia has approximately 11,500 km2 of mangroves, primarily on the northern and eastern coasts of the continent. Areas where mangroves occur include the intertidal zone of tropical, subtropical and protected temperate coastal rivers, estuaries, bays and marine shorelines Nearly half of Australia’s mangrove forests are found in Queensland (44% of Australia’s total), followed by the Northern Territory (37%) and Western Australia (17%) Australian mangrove forests comprise 41 plant species fromContinue reading “Mangroves”

Victoria Point and Point Halloran Conservation Park

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Point,_Queensland Victoria Point is a suburb located approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi) south-east of Brisbane, the capital city ofQueensland, Australia, in the Redland City local government area. It is primarily a residential area, but it also contains other public complexes and a ferry service to Coochiemudlo Island. As of 2006, Victoria Point was home to 13,755 people.[1] The main point areaContinue reading “Victoria Point and Point Halloran Conservation Park”

Agnes Waters and Town of 1770

{EAV:3d08c278c3d1b224} http://www.sunzine.com.au/gladstone/agnes-waters.html Agnes Water is Queensland’s northern most surf beach and is last in a line of beautiful, unspoilt beaches that sweep up the coast from Bundaberg. Agnes Water and it’s sister township of 1770 offer a range of activities and holiday ideas – from relaxing at the beach, Four Wheel Driving through rugged coastal nationalContinue reading “Agnes Waters and Town of 1770”

Russell Island Queensland Australia

Russell Island was named after the British Secretary of State for Colonies, Lord John Russell. In 1871-72 farm lots were sold on the island, the quality of the soil being a strong attraction. Sugar cane and pineapples were grown, and cattle and pigs were raised. A sawmill was kept supplied from natural stands of trees onContinue reading “Russell Island Queensland Australia”

Macleay Island Queen Island Australia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macleay_Island Macleay Island is an island located in Moreton Bay, South East Queensland. It is in the Redland City Council Local Government Area and has the postcode 4184. Perulpa Island is a small attached to Macleay Island by a causeway. For some time the island was called Tim Shea’s Island after a convict who lived on the island for more than a decade. The current nameContinue reading “Macleay Island Queen Island Australia”