There’s a New Mooring In Town tells the story of how innovation and collaboration are helping boaters and marine life thrive together. Set in Sydney Harbour, it follows the replacement of 10 traditional swing moorings with Environmentally Friendly Moorings (EFMs) at Balmoral, demonstrating how innovative solutions can reduce damage to endangered Posidonia australis seagrass meadows. Through the perspectives of scientists, the local boating community and marine industry experts, the film explores the partnerships, challenges and opportunities behind adopting this technology, highlighting a practical pathway to protecting critical marine habitat while supporting continued recreational boating.

This short film showcases Project Restore's innovative approach to marine habitat restoration, demonstrating how restoring connected seascapes can regenerate and enhance biodiversity in urban estuaries.

In Sydney Harbour, the project integrates seagrass restoration, kelp enhancement, Living Seawalls, Reef Pods and Environmentally Friendly Moorings across 10 sites and 15 interventions. Early monitoring reveals encouraging habitat-specific recovery, including increased kelp recruitment and high Posidonia australis survival. By moving beyond single-habitat restoration, the film illustrates the potential of coordinated, seascape-scale restoration to strengthen ecological connectivity and provide a practical model for scaling marine restoration worldwide.