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“Reflect. Share. Collaborate.” - Native Fish Forum 2024
Native Fish Forum 2024: Reflect, share, and collaborate for fish recovery; workshops, Indigenous insights, and innovative solutions.
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Carp Gudgeons Galore!
Carp gudgeons, a diverse group in Australia's MDB, face identification challenges and genetic threats, with some species critically endanger
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Can we predict the future needs of fish and fisheries?
A study identifies key research areas for Australian fish and fisheries, highlighting the need for policy-informing data and management.
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Pygs are Flying! Southern Pygmy Perch Recovery in the Mid-Murray
SPP recovery in Mid-Murray shows promise with successful breeding and partnerships aiding conservation.
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Murray cod stocking project
Murray cod stocking in Australian rivers aids recovery and biodiversity, using advanced and fingerling fish with monitoring tags.
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Join me in the middle of the MDB – A day in the life of a fish researcher
Discover the rescue of the elusive Olive perchlet, a rare fish species in the Murray-Darling Basin, by a dedicated fish researcher.
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Barriers to fish screen adoption
Fish screens protect river life and aid irrigators by preventing blockages and saving time and money.
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What should leadership look like in the Murray-Darling Basin?
MDB fish recovery: Challenges, leadership, and actions for native fish populations in Australia's vast river system.
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Gaining some mussels - New developments in Glenelg Freshwater Mussel breeding
Captive breeding of endangered Glenelg Freshwater Mussels is trialed to prevent extinction, using host fish in a conservation effort.
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How have Australian fish changed over the past few decades?
MDB study shows some native fish numbers improve, but overall decline persists. Adaptive actions key for survival.
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A hook a day keeps the doctor away - New survey finds fishing contributes to wellbeing
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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Maccas in the Macquarie River
Macquarie perch face extinction; efforts to revive populations show promise with habitat restoration and breeding advances.
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The plight of Southern Pygmy Perch and the local efforts for recovery
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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Monitoring and managing fishways – what happens after construction?
Fishways at Koondrook & Cohuna weirs aid fish passage, but adjustments needed to curb juvenile Carp migration.
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“People making fish happen” - what makes fish recovery actions successful?
Discover the vital role of community in native fish recovery, from the Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon to the River blackfish.
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Redfin perch and the EHN virus
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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E-water supporting native fish populations
Flow-MER program enhances native fish populations in Murray-Darling Basin using environmental water.
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Trout and trout stocking: acknowledging the harm, finding the balance
Alien trout in Australia threaten native fish, with dire impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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How does climatic warming impact fish populations?
Global warming impacts fish populations, affecting early life stages and recruitment, with fishing practices exacerbating these effects.
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Rare footage of small-bodied fish in the wild!
Discover the passion of a young videographer documenting native fish and aquatic life in Victoria's waterways.
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Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon making a return
The Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon's revival in Victoria shows promising ecosystem restoration efforts.
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What have the recent floods meant for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth?
Floods rejuvenate Murray River's ecosystem, balancing freshwater and marine life, raising debates on future water management.
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Attraction flow supporting native fish migration
UNSW research on fish migration in Murray-Darling Basin reveals fishway design impacts on native species.
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Continued impacts of the Black Summer bushfires on native fish and platypus
Bushfire impact on aquatic life: native fish suffer post-fire, platypus thrive, highlighting need for species-specific management.
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Making the Connection: Providing Temporary Fish Passage at the Menindee Lakes
Fish migration in NSW rivers is hindered by barriers, but innovative fishways aid their crucial life cycles.
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