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Native Fish

Continued impacts of the Black Summer bushfires on native fish and platypus
Bushfire impact on aquatic life: native fish suffer post-fire, platypus thrive, highlighting need for species-specific management.
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Making the Connection: Providing Temporary Fish Passage at the Menindee Lakes
Fish migration in NSW rivers is hindered by barriers, but innovative fishways aid their crucial life cycles.
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Bringing Murray cod back to the Baaka
Efforts to revive Murray Cod in Darling-Baaka show low numbers, need united action for habitat and population recovery.
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Microplastics in Australian freshwater fish
Microplastics harm ecosystems, impacting freshwater and marine life, with research and action needed to mitigate effects.
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Guide: Golden perch rehabilitation after a major fish kill
Golden perch in the Darling River face threats from fish kills, with research guiding rehabilitation efforts.
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How dredging impacts fish ecology
Dredging alters estuary terrain, impacting fish habitats and biodiversity, posing challenges for coastal management and urban planning.
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To stock or not: the case for Barramundi
Barramundi, a versatile fish in Australia, adapts to both water types and undergoes sex change, crucial for ecosystem balance.
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10-years on: the legacy of restoring the Ovens River for cod
Ovens River rehab boosts Murray & Trout cod by 300%, enhancing habitat & engaging community.
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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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Fishy Villas: Fish Hotels Providing Habitat for Native Species
Fish hotels mimic habitats for native fish, aiding growth and offering refuge, especially for iconic Murray Cod in Australian rivers.
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What happens to people when the Baaka does not flow?
The 2019 Menindee fish kills, devastating to local ecology and communities, highlight the urgent need for sustainable water management.
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Gaygay (Freshwater Catfish) Recovering in the Lower Gwydir
Gaygay recovery in Gwydir: Relocation from Copeton Dam shows promising juvenile detection, aiding species revival.
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Koondrook fishways proving to be popular for our native fish
Koondrook Weir fishways reconnect Gunbower Creek & Murray River, aiding fish migration & boosting recreational fishing.
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‘Canary in the Condamine’ - How does the cold water specialist, River blackfish, survive in Queensland?
River blackfish in QLD's Condamine are 'canaries' signaling ecosystem health, facing threats from habitat changes and cattle impact.
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From New Caledonia to the Barwon River: tracking migratory eels using satellites
Victoria's eels, vital to biodiversity and culture, face decline. Satellite tracking aids in understanding their long migratory journey.
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New Thomson River Fishway - enabling gold-mining history and native fish to come together
Thomson River's fishway aids native fish, preserving biodiversity and heritage in Victoria.
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What is a blackwater event and how can we help?
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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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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Native fish report cards: a fantastic new resource for Victoria
The Native Fish Report Card Program monitors fish health in Victoria's waterways, providing data via report cards and an interactive map.
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River Blackfish back in the King River
King River's fish habitat enhanced with boulders, log jams, and native flora, aiding species like Murray Cod.
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How does a fish climb a ladder?
Fish ladders aid Murray River fish migration, enhancing species health and managing carp populations effectively.
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An unregulated Ovens River is fish-full of wonder
The Ovens River's natural floods nurture diverse wildlife, sustaining a vital, unregulated ecosystem in Victoria's Murray-Darling Basin.
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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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What can Australian Bass earbones tell us about climate change?
Climate change may impact Australian Bass in SE Australia, affecting breeding tied to river flows and temperatures.
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