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Recreational Fishing

EOIs: Two-Eyed Seeing project NSW
DPI Fisheries are launching their “Two-Eyed Seeing” project, aimed at collaborating with NSW Aboriginal communities. Read on to participate!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why don't we farm Tilapia in Australia?
Tilapia in Australia: Invasive species threatening native fish and ecosystems, illegal to own or move.
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To stock or not: the case for Barramundi
Barramundi, a versatile fish in Australia, adapts to both water types and undergoes sex change, crucial for ecosystem balance.
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