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Tube fishways aiding fish migration
You've heard of rock ramps, vertical slots and pool-types, but what about tube fishways?
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Understanding Fish as Parasite Hosts: The Knowledge Gap in Australia's Freshwater Fish
An overview of our current understanding of parasite-host relationships in Australian freshwater fish.
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Carp virus updates
The NCCP research phase is the largest feasibility assessment of a biological control agent undertaken in Australia.
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“Reflect. Share. Collaborate.” - Native Fish Forum 2024
Native Fish Forum 2024: Reflect, share, and collaborate for fish recovery; workshops, Indigenous insights, and innovative solutions.
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The mystery of Australia's freshwater eels
Eels in Australia: vital to Indigenous culture, mysterious life cycle, diverse habitats, and unique spawning journey.
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Carp Gudgeons Galore!
Carp gudgeons, a diverse group in Australia's MDB, face identification challenges and genetic threats, with some species critically endanger
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Can we predict the future needs of fish and fisheries?
A study identifies key research areas for Australian fish and fisheries, highlighting the need for policy-informing data and management.
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Pygs are Flying! Southern Pygmy Perch Recovery in the Mid-Murray
SPP recovery in Mid-Murray shows promise with successful breeding and partnerships aiding conservation.
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Murray cod stocking project
Murray cod stocking in Australian rivers aids recovery and biodiversity, using advanced and fingerling fish with monitoring tags.
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Join me in the middle of the MDB – A day in the life of a fish researcher
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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Barriers to fish screen adoption
Fish screens protect river life and aid irrigators by preventing blockages and saving time and money.
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What should leadership look like in the Murray-Darling Basin?
MDB fish recovery: Challenges, leadership, and actions for native fish populations in Australia's vast river system.
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Gaining some mussels - New developments in Glenelg Freshwater Mussel breeding
Captive breeding of endangered Glenelg Freshwater Mussels is trialed to prevent extinction, using host fish in a conservation effort.
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How have Australian fish changed over the past few decades?
MDB study shows some native fish numbers improve, but overall decline persists. Adaptive actions key for survival.
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A hook a day keeps the doctor away - New survey finds fishing contributes to wellbeing
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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E-water supporting native fish populations
Flow-MER program enhances native fish populations in Murray-Darling Basin using environmental water.
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Attraction flow supporting native fish migration
UNSW research on fish migration in Murray-Darling Basin reveals fishway design impacts on native species.
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What’s the go with the carp virus?
Carp virus in Australia: debate over release, ecological risks, and bureaucratic processes.
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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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