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Fish Movement and Migration
Fish Movement and Migration
Tube fishways aiding fish migration
August 21, 2024
4 mins
You've heard of rock ramps, vertical slots and pool-types, but what about tube fishways?
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Fish Movement and Migration
Recent fish tagging in the Murray-Darling Basin
August 8, 2024
6 mins
Recently, Ecology Australia was engaged to tag fish in the MDB to increase knowledge about fish movement and migration.
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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
3 min read
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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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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Fish Habitats
Monitoring and managing fishways – what happens after construction?
August 3, 2023
Fishways at Koondrook & Cohuna weirs aid fish passage, but adjustments needed to curb juvenile Carp migration.
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Fish Habitats
Redfin perch and the EHN virus
July 19, 2023
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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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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Drought
Attraction flow supporting native fish migration
March 27, 2023
UNSW research on fish migration in Murray-Darling Basin reveals fishway design impacts on native species.
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Environmental flows
Making the Connection: Providing Temporary Fish Passage at the Menindee Lakes
February 2, 2023
Fish migration in NSW rivers is hindered by barriers, but innovative fishways aid their crucial life cycles.
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Cold water pollution
Guide: Golden perch rehabilitation after a major fish kill
November 13, 2022
Golden perch in the Darling River face threats from fish kills, with research guiding rehabilitation efforts.
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Environmental flows
New fishway at Toorale already supporting fish migration
May 16, 2022
Toorale Park: A fusion of culture, ecology, and innovative fishway design, enhancing river life and honoring ancient traditions.
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Fish Habitats
From New Caledonia to the Barwon River: tracking migratory eels using satellites
May 4, 2021
Victoria's eels, vital to biodiversity and culture, face decline. Satellite tracking aids in understanding their long migratory journey.
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Fish Habitats
New Thomson River Fishway - enabling gold-mining history and native fish to come together
April 28, 2021
Thomson River's fishway aids native fish, preserving biodiversity and heritage in Victoria.
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Fish Movement and Migration
River Blackfish back in the King River
January 22, 2020
King River's fish habitat enhanced with boulders, log jams, and native flora, aiding species like Murray Cod.
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Fish Movement and Migration
Listening in on our fishy friends - sonification in fish
March 14, 2016
Fish communicate with sounds that can be as loud as rock concerts, impacting fishing practices and raising questions about noise pollution.
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