The researchers studied the different types of animals living in the sand of Sholl Bank in Moreton Bay, Queensland. They collected samples over two years and found 136 species. They grouped the sites based on the type of habitat and analyzed the diversity and abundance of species. They discovered that the shallow water sites were affected by winter wind and waves, while the deep water sites had stable communities. The animals living closer to the water were more adaptable and less predictable in where they lived.