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Native Fish Strategy

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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“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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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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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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10-years on: the legacy of restoring the Ovens River for cod
Ovens River rehab boosts Murray & Trout cod by 300%, enhancing habitat & engaging community.
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What happens to people when the Baaka does not flow?
The 2019 Menindee fish kills, devastating to local ecology and communities, highlight the urgent need for sustainable water management.
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Koondrook fishways proving to be popular for our native fish
Koondrook Weir fishways reconnect Gunbower Creek & Murray River, aiding fish migration & boosting recreational fishing.
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‘Canary in the Condamine’ - How does the cold water specialist, River blackfish, survive in Queensland?
River blackfish in QLD's Condamine are 'canaries' signaling ecosystem health, facing threats from habitat changes and cattle impact.
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Queensland Killarney rescue to save rare fish and cray species
A rescue op saved rare Queensland fish from drought-affected Condamine River, ensuring species' survival.
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