The inshore marine health of the Wet Tropics is assessed on water quality, coral, seagrass, and fish. For 2022-23 the scores and grades are provided where data is available, with further development required for the fish index.

    There are four inshore marine reporting zones, North, Central, South, and Palm Island.

    For 2022-23 the overall grades for inshore zones ranged between ‘moderate’ and ‘good’.

    Compared to the previous reporting period (2021-22):

    • The score for the North zone increased from 64 to 66 and the grade remained ‘good’.
    • The score for the Central zone increased from 60 to 63 and the grade improved from ‘moderate’ to ‘good’.
    • The score for the South zone increased from 53 to 55 and the grade remained ‘moderate’.
    • The score for the Palm Island zone increased from 56 to 61 and the grade improved from ‘moderate’ to ‘good’.
    INSHORE MARINE

    indicators and confidence

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    Grading

    gradesa1

    very good

    gradesb1

    good

    gradesc1

    moderate

    gradesd1

    Poor

    gradese1

    very poor

    insufficient data

    Confidence surrounding the data used in the coasters has been assessed using a multi-criteria framework.

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    Environmental results

    To see the detailed results for each inshore zone, click the associated basin name: 

    North; Central; Palm Islands; South

    See the detailed reports for further information on the methods used to produce the scores and grades and detailed results.