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Lucy Stuart
is passionate about human interaction within the environment, engaging with stakeholders and supporting Indigenous cultural values.
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Lucy Stuart
Fish Movement and Migration
Tube fishways aiding fish migration
August 21, 2024
4 mins
You've heard of rock ramps, vertical slots and pool-types, but what about tube fishways?
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Fish Movement and Migration
Recent fish tagging in the Murray-Darling Basin
August 8, 2024
6 mins
Recently, Ecology Australia was engaged to tag fish in the MDB to increase knowledge about fish movement and migration.
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Native Fish
Understanding Fish as Parasite Hosts: The Knowledge Gap in Australia's Freshwater Fish
July 31, 2024
6 min
An overview of our current understanding of parasite-host relationships in Australian freshwater fish.
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Indigenous knowledge
EOIs: Two-Eyed Seeing project NSW
July 22, 2024
4 mins
DPI Fisheries are launching their “Two-Eyed Seeing” project, aimed at collaborating with NSW Aboriginal communities. Read on to participate!
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Research
Carp virus updates
June 19, 2024
5 min read
The NCCP research phase is the largest feasibility assessment of a biological control agent undertaken in Australia.
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Fish Kills
Hope and hard work: updates from Menindee
June 7, 2024
2 min read
After seeing so much devastation in the community, it is encouraging to see some of the recovery in action.
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Fish Kills
Being catastrophe ready: environmental and social change in the Basin
June 4, 2024
Climate change affects MDB's fish, causing crises. The 2024 Forum discusses readiness for future events, emphasizing social ties to water.
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Small bodied fish
Saving our stockies
May 31, 2024
Stocky Galaxias, a rare fish, thrives post-bushfires thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
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Murray-Darling Basin
Fish without borders with Brenton Zampatti
May 15, 2024
Discover the migratory marvels of Pouched Lamprey and Golden Perch in the Murray-Darling Basin, and the science enabling their conservation.
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Murray-Darling Basin
The latest fish science from leading fish experts
May 14, 2024
CEWH webinar on native fish in Murray-Darling Basin informs 2024-25 water management.
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Engaging People
“Reflect. Share. Collaborate.” - Native Fish Forum 2024
April 22, 2024
Native Fish Forum 2024: Reflect, share, and collaborate for fish recovery; workshops, Indigenous insights, and innovative solutions.
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Movement and Migration
The mystery of Australia's freshwater eels
April 3, 2024
Eels in Australia: vital to Indigenous culture, mysterious life cycle, diverse habitats, and unique spawning journey.
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Fish Movement and Migration
Carp Gudgeons Galore!
February 23, 2024
Carp gudgeons, a diverse group in Australia's MDB, face identification challenges and genetic threats, with some species critically endanger
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Drought
Can we predict the future needs of fish and fisheries?
February 15, 2024
A study identifies key research areas for Australian fish and fisheries, highlighting the need for policy-informing data and management.
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Engaging People
Pygs are Flying! Southern Pygmy Perch Recovery in the Mid-Murray
January 24, 2024
3 min read
SPP recovery in Mid-Murray shows promise with successful breeding and partnerships aiding conservation.
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Engaging People
Murray cod stocking project
January 18, 2024
Murray cod stocking in Australian rivers aids recovery and biodiversity, using advanced and fingerling fish with monitoring tags.
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Engaging People
Barriers to fish screen adoption
November 29, 2023
Fish screens protect river life and aid irrigators by preventing blockages and saving time and money.
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Engaging People
What should leadership look like in the Murray-Darling Basin?
November 13, 2023
MDB fish recovery: Challenges, leadership, and actions for native fish populations in Australia's vast river system.
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Engaging People
Gaining some mussels - New developments in Glenelg Freshwater Mussel breeding
October 31, 2023
Captive breeding of endangered Glenelg Freshwater Mussels is trialed to prevent extinction, using host fish in a conservation effort.
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Native Fish
How have Australian fish changed over the past few decades?
October 20, 2023
MDB study shows some native fish numbers improve, but overall decline persists. Adaptive actions key for survival.
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Drought
A hook a day keeps the doctor away - New survey finds fishing contributes to wellbeing
September 26, 2023
Australia's love for fishing is vast; a survey shows 19.5% fish recreationally, impacted by events like COVID-19 and bushfires.
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Engaging People
Maccas in the Macquarie River
September 18, 2023
Macquarie perch face extinction; efforts to revive populations show promise with habitat restoration and breeding advances.
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Drought
The plight of Southern Pygmy Perch and the local efforts for recovery
August 31, 2023
S. Pygmy Perch, once widespread, now clings to survival in NSW's few creeks, battling invasive species, drought, and habitat loss.
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Fish Habitats
Monitoring and managing fishways – what happens after construction?
August 3, 2023
Fishways at Koondrook & Cohuna weirs aid fish passage, but adjustments needed to curb juvenile Carp migration.
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Demonstration Reaches
“People making fish happen” - what makes fish recovery actions successful?
July 26, 2023
Discover the vital role of community in native fish recovery, from the Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon to the River blackfish.
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Fish Habitats
Redfin perch and the EHN virus
July 19, 2023
EHNV, a lethal fish virus in Australia, causes mass deaths in redfin perch and affects other species. Report cases to 1800 675 888.
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Fish Habitats
Trout and trout stocking: acknowledging the harm, finding the balance
June 26, 2023
Alien trout in Australia threaten native fish, with dire impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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Engaging People
Rare footage of small-bodied fish in the wild!
May 26, 2023
Discover the passion of a young videographer documenting native fish and aquatic life in Victoria's waterways.
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Engaging People
Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon making a return
April 28, 2023
The Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon's revival in Victoria shows promising ecosystem restoration efforts.
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Research
What’s the go with the carp virus?
March 6, 2023
Carp virus in Australia: debate over release, ecological risks, and bureaucratic processes.
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Recreational Fishing
Why don't we farm Tilapia in Australia?
October 24, 2022
Tilapia in Australia: Invasive species threatening native fish and ecosystems, illegal to own or move.
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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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Why Don't We Eat Carp in Australia?
June 15, 2022
Carp, an invasive species in Australia, harm waterways but offer benefits like food and fertilizers when properly utilized.
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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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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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