Anthony Reinhart

"I didn’t realise Moreton Bay was a globally significant ecosystem until I moved to Brisbane from Canada in 2023. My curiosity was ignited during a family whale-watching excursion into the bay, which set sail from the Brisbane River. As we cruised past riverside industries, a large fuel terminal, the Port of Brisbane and the airport, I wondered what kind of impact the rapid growth of South East Queensland was having on the sparkling, blue bay that stretched out in front of us. This ultimately led me to the Moreton Bay Foundation, where I learned about the damage already done to the bay, along with the foundation’s quest to counter it through research, remediation projects and awareness-raising.

The plight of the bay has inspired me to embark on an ongoing photography project to document the challenges it faces, and pay tribute to the people working hard to restore it. I fully support the Healthy Moreton Bay initiative and its vitally important mission to protect and preserve this natural gem long into the future."