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Small bodied fish

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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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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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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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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“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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Searching for the Ghost Fish
The Ghost Fish, a critically endangered species, faces extinction in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin.
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The wetlands of Lake Alexandrina: home to a unique population of Southern pygmy perch
Lake Alexandrina's unique ecology thrives with careful water management, ensuring survival of species like the Southern pygmy perch.
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Follow up monitoring for Murray Hardyhead shows translocation to be a success!
Murray Hardyheads, once endangered, now thrive in NSW's Little Frenchmans Creek, showing a successful species reintroduction.
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Landholders providing new homes for Southern Pygmy Perch in Victoria
Endangered Southern pygmy perch in SE Australia, conservation efforts underway to prevent extinction.
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Wild Pyg hunters help a little fish in big trouble
Endangered Southern pygmy perch's habitat shrinks by 70% in Victoria, but a rescue plan is underway.
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Bringing back 'The Magnificent Six'
The Tri-State Alliance aims to save six endangered fish in the Murray Corridor through habitat protection and partnerships.
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