Stories about Australian native fish and their recovery
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Indigenous knowledge
EOIs: Two-Eyed Seeing project NSW
July 22, 2024
DPI Fisheries are launching their “Two-Eyed Seeing” project, aimed at collaborating with NSW Aboriginal communities. Read on to participate!
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Research
Carp virus updates
June 19, 2024
The NCCP research phase is the largest feasibility assessment of a biological control agent undertaken in Australia.
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Fish Kills
Hope and hard work: updates from Menindee
June 7, 2024
After seeing so much devastation in the community, it is encouraging to see some of the recovery in action.
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Fish Kills
Being catastrophe ready: environmental and social change in the Basin
June 4, 2024
Climate change affects MDB's fish, causing crises. The 2024 Forum discusses readiness for future events, emphasizing social ties to water.
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Saving our stockies
May 31, 2024
Stocky Galaxias, a rare fish, thrives post-bushfires thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
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Murray-Darling Basin
Fish without borders with Brenton Zampatti
May 15, 2024
Discover the migratory marvels of Pouched Lamprey and Golden Perch in the Murray-Darling Basin, and the science enabling their conservation.
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Murray-Darling Basin
The latest fish science from leading fish experts
May 14, 2024
CEWH webinar on native fish in Murray-Darling Basin informs 2024-25 water management.
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Engaging People
“Reflect. Share. Collaborate.” - Native Fish Forum 2024
April 22, 2024
Native Fish Forum 2024: Reflect, share, and collaborate for fish recovery; workshops, Indigenous insights, and innovative solutions.
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Movement and Migration
The mystery of Australia's freshwater eels
April 3, 2024
Eels in Australia: vital to Indigenous culture, mysterious life cycle, diverse habitats, and unique spawning journey.
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Fish Movement and Migration
Carp Gudgeons Galore!
February 23, 2024
Carp gudgeons, a diverse group in Australia's MDB, face identification challenges and genetic threats, with some species critically endanger
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Drought
Can we predict the future needs of fish and fisheries?
February 15, 2024
A study identifies key research areas for Australian fish and fisheries, highlighting the need for policy-informing data and management.
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Engaging People
Pygs are Flying! Southern Pygmy Perch Recovery in the Mid-Murray
January 24, 2024
SPP recovery in Mid-Murray shows promise with successful breeding and partnerships aiding conservation.
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Engaging People
Murray cod stocking project
January 18, 2024
Murray cod stocking in Australian rivers aids recovery and biodiversity, using advanced and fingerling fish with monitoring tags.
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Engaging People
Join me in the middle of the MDB – A day in the life of a fish researcher
December 18, 2023
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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Engaging People
Barriers to fish screen adoption
November 29, 2023
Fish screens protect river life and aid irrigators by preventing blockages and saving time and money.
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Engaging People
What should leadership look like in the Murray-Darling Basin?
November 13, 2023
MDB fish recovery: Challenges, leadership, and actions for native fish populations in Australia's vast river system.
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Engaging People
Gaining some mussels - New developments in Glenelg Freshwater Mussel breeding
October 31, 2023
Captive breeding of endangered Glenelg Freshwater Mussels is trialed to prevent extinction, using host fish in a conservation effort.
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Native Fish
How have Australian fish changed over the past few decades?
October 20, 2023
MDB study shows some native fish numbers improve, but overall decline persists. Adaptive actions key for survival.
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New fish website
Mark Linterman’s fully revised edition of the popular book Fishes of the Murray–Darling Basin is now available online. Explore detailed species accounts including detailed maps of their known locations.

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