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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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Environmental flows
What have the recent floods meant for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth?
April 5, 2023
Floods rejuvenate Murray River's ecosystem, balancing freshwater and marine life, raising debates on future water management.
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Fish Habitats
Continued impacts of the Black Summer bushfires on native fish and platypus
February 2, 2023
Bushfire impact on aquatic life: native fish suffer post-fire, platypus thrive, highlighting need for species-specific management.
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Fish Habitats
To stock or not: the case for Barramundi
August 22, 2022
Barramundi, a versatile fish in Australia, adapts to both water types and undergoes sex change, crucial for ecosystem balance.
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Engaging People
What is a blackwater event and how can we help?
January 21, 2021
Blackwater events in Australia's rivers can cause mass fish deaths due to hypoxia from high organic matter after floods or fires.
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