Watch out for the seagrass!
Seagrasses are important for fish populations, providing food and shelter. They are also easily damaged by boat propellers and anchors.
Buoys have been deployed around the edges of the seagrass beds off Bradley’s Beach at Dangar Island, alerting boat users of their presence. Hornsby Shire Council has also collaborated with the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority and the Roads and Maritime Service to update boating maps to show the seagrass beds.
Please be careful when boating in the estuary and make sure you avoid the seagrass beds.