Author
Kate McKenna
is an environmental science student and very excited to be reading, writing and learning more about what is happening in the field. Kate was highly involved writing articles on Finterest until 2022.
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Kate McKenna
Environmental flows
What have the recent floods meant for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth?
April 5, 2023
Floods rejuvenate Murray River's ecosystem, balancing freshwater and marine life, raising debates on future water management.
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Drought
Attraction flow supporting native fish migration
March 27, 2023
UNSW research on fish migration in Murray-Darling Basin reveals fishway design impacts on native species.
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Fish Habitats
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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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
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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Environmental flows
New fishway at Toorale already supporting fish migration
May 16, 2022
Toorale Park: A fusion of culture, ecology, and innovative fishway design, enhancing river life and honoring ancient traditions.
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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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Maccas in the Georges River found using eDNA
February 1, 2022
eDNA reveals Macquarie perch in Georges River, aiding conservation efforts and habitat rehabilitation.
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Research
What’s lurking underneath? New Swamp Yabby species surfaces in the Murray-Darling Basin
November 29, 2021
Discover the Swamp Yabby, a new crayfish species in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin, vital for biodiversity and conservation efforts.
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Dewfish Demonstration Reach
Murray cod populations on the rise in Queensland
June 30, 2021
Murray cod, Australia's largest freshwater fish, thrives in Oakey Creek thanks to successful habitat restoration efforts.
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Are hatchery-bred Murray cod too bold for the wild?
June 22, 2021
Murray cod survival linked to 'boldness' and parasite interactions in wild vs. hatchery environments.
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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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Fish Habitats
Fish eyes tell an amazing story
April 13, 2021
US study on fish eye isotopes aids habitat, diet tracking for conservation.
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Demonstration Reaches
Australian made irrigation fish screens protect our native fish
February 12, 2021
Irrigation screens save fish and time, enhancing efficiency and protecting native species in Australian waterways.
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