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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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Native Fish
Understanding Fish as Parasite Hosts: The Knowledge Gap in Australia's Freshwater Fish
July 31, 2024
6 min
An overview of our current understanding of parasite-host relationships in Australian freshwater fish.
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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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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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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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Drought
A hook a day keeps the doctor away - New survey finds fishing contributes to wellbeing
September 26, 2023
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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Engaging People
Maccas in the Macquarie River
September 18, 2023
Macquarie perch face extinction; efforts to revive populations show promise with habitat restoration and breeding advances.
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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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Demonstration Reaches
“People making fish happen” - what makes fish recovery actions successful?
July 26, 2023
Discover the vital role of community in native fish recovery, from the Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon to the River blackfish.
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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
E-water supporting native fish populations
July 10, 2023
Flow-MER program enhances native fish populations in Murray-Darling Basin using environmental water.
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Fish Habitats
Trout and trout stocking: acknowledging the harm, finding the balance
June 26, 2023
Alien trout in Australia threaten native fish, with dire impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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Juvenile fish
How does climatic warming impact fish populations?
May 31, 2023
Global warming impacts fish populations, affecting early life stages and recruitment, with fishing practices exacerbating these effects.
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Engaging People
Rare footage of small-bodied fish in the wild!
May 26, 2023
Discover the passion of a young videographer documenting native fish and aquatic life in Victoria's waterways.
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Engaging People
Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon making a return
April 28, 2023
The Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon's revival in Victoria shows promising ecosystem restoration efforts.
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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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