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Continued impacts of the Black Summer bushfires on native fish and platypus
February 2, 2023
Bushfire impact on aquatic life: native fish suffer post-fire, platypus thrive, highlighting need for species-specific management.
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Environmental flows
Making the Connection: Providing Temporary Fish Passage at the Menindee Lakes
February 2, 2023
Fish migration in NSW rivers is hindered by barriers, but innovative fishways aid their crucial life cycles.
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Fish Habitats
Bringing Murray cod back to the Baaka
January 31, 2023
Efforts to revive Murray Cod in Darling-Baaka show low numbers, need united action for habitat and population recovery.
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Fish Habitats
Microplastics in Australian freshwater fish
December 19, 2022
Microplastics harm ecosystems, impacting freshwater and marine life, with research and action needed to mitigate effects.
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Cold water pollution
Guide: Golden perch rehabilitation after a major fish kill
November 13, 2022
Golden perch in the Darling River face threats from fish kills, with research guiding rehabilitation efforts.
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Fish Habitats
How dredging impacts fish ecology
August 29, 2022
Dredging alters estuary terrain, impacting fish habitats and biodiversity, posing challenges for coastal management and urban planning.
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Fish Habitats
To stock or not: the case for Barramundi
August 22, 2022
Barramundi, a versatile fish in Australia, adapts to both water types and undergoes sex change, crucial for ecosystem balance.
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Demonstration Reaches
10-years on: the legacy of restoring the Ovens River for cod
July 18, 2022
Ovens River rehab boosts Murray & Trout cod by 300%, enhancing habitat & engaging community.
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Mid-Murray Floodplain Recovery Reach
Searching for the Ghost Fish
May 31, 2022
The Ghost Fish, a critically endangered species, faces extinction in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin.
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Fish Habitats
Fishy Villas: Fish Hotels Providing Habitat for Native Species
May 23, 2022
Fish hotels mimic habitats for native fish, aiding growth and offering refuge, especially for iconic Murray Cod in Australian rivers.
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Fish Kills
What happens to people when the Baaka does not flow?
May 4, 2022
The 2019 Menindee fish kills, devastating to local ecology and communities, highlight the urgent need for sustainable water management.
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Juvenile fish
Gaygay (Freshwater Catfish) Recovering in the Lower Gwydir
May 3, 2022
Gaygay recovery in Gwydir: Relocation from Copeton Dam shows promising juvenile detection, aiding species revival.
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Mid-Murray Floodplain Recovery Reach
Koondrook fishways proving to be popular for our native fish
April 19, 2022
Koondrook Weir fishways reconnect Gunbower Creek & Murray River, aiding fish migration & boosting recreational fishing.
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Native Fish
‘Canary in the Condamine’ - How does the cold water specialist, River blackfish, survive in Queensland?
March 9, 2022
River blackfish in QLD's Condamine are 'canaries' signaling ecosystem health, facing threats from habitat changes and cattle impact.
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Fish Habitats
From New Caledonia to the Barwon River: tracking migratory eels using satellites
May 4, 2021
Victoria's eels, vital to biodiversity and culture, face decline. Satellite tracking aids in understanding their long migratory journey.
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Fish Habitats
New Thomson River Fishway - enabling gold-mining history and native fish to come together
April 28, 2021
Thomson River's fishway aids native fish, preserving biodiversity and heritage in Victoria.
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Engaging People
What is a blackwater event and how can we help?
January 21, 2021
Blackwater events in Australia's rivers can cause mass fish deaths due to hypoxia from high organic matter after floods or fires.
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Fish Habitats
Landholders providing new homes for Southern Pygmy Perch in Victoria
January 22, 2020
Endangered Southern pygmy perch in SE Australia, conservation efforts underway to prevent extinction.
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Native Fish
Native fish report cards: a fantastic new resource for Victoria
January 22, 2020
The Native Fish Report Card Program monitors fish health in Victoria's waterways, providing data via report cards and an interactive map.
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Fish Movement and Migration
River Blackfish back in the King River
January 22, 2020
King River's fish habitat enhanced with boulders, log jams, and native flora, aiding species like Murray Cod.
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Fish passage
How does a fish climb a ladder?
November 19, 2019
Fish ladders aid Murray River fish migration, enhancing species health and managing carp populations effectively.
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Native Fish
An unregulated Ovens River is fish-full of wonder
October 10, 2019
The Ovens River's natural floods nurture diverse wildlife, sustaining a vital, unregulated ecosystem in Victoria's Murray-Darling Basin.
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Native Fish
Wild Pyg hunters help a little fish in big trouble
October 10, 2019
Endangered Southern pygmy perch's habitat shrinks by 70% in Victoria, but a rescue plan is underway.
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Native Fish
Bringing back 'The Magnificent Six'
August 16, 2019
The Tri-State Alliance aims to save six endangered fish in the Murray Corridor through habitat protection and partnerships.
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Native Fish
What can Australian Bass earbones tell us about climate change?
November 19, 2018
Climate change may impact Australian Bass in SE Australia, affecting breeding tied to river flows and temperatures.
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