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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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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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Research
Carp virus updates
June 19, 2024
5 min read
The NCCP research phase is the largest feasibility assessment of a biological control agent undertaken in Australia.
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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
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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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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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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Research
What’s the go with the carp virus?
March 6, 2023
Carp virus in Australia: debate over release, ecological risks, and bureaucratic processes.
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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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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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Fish Habitats
Bringing Murray cod back to the Baaka
January 31, 2023
Efforts to revive Murray Cod in Darling-Baaka show low numbers, need united action for habitat and population recovery.
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Fish Habitats
Microplastics in Australian freshwater fish
December 19, 2022
Microplastics harm ecosystems, impacting freshwater and marine life, with research and action needed to mitigate effects.
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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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Fish Habitats
How dredging impacts fish ecology
August 29, 2022
Dredging alters estuary terrain, impacting fish habitats and biodiversity, posing challenges for coastal management and urban planning.
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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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