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23.01.2022 A swim down memory lane of the Macquarie River Catchment Our current situation makes it clear that a major loss of biodiversity has transpired, including the extinction of species such as Trout cod and Macquarie perch in particular zones of the catchment. But it wasn't always like this. Have a look at some of the catchment history, including estimates of native fish abundance at European Settlement, with documents from journals as far back as 1813.

18.01.2022 Hi everyone, we have changed our banner image to a picture of scientists from Charles Sturt University busily sampling bugs and fish - all part of the work we are doing to protect and restore our native fish!

13.01.2022 In an environmental breakthrough - Melbourne Water, working with the Arthur Rylah Institute, has seen a large influx in juvenile Australian Grayling in the Tarago River. This influx is tracked through Passive Integrated Transponder (tagging) technology. The Grayling is a protected fish, meaning it is illegal to catch them. This is a compelling example of using the science from researchers to successfully help inform waterway management.... More here: https://www.melbournewater.com.au//new-melbourne-water-sam

11.01.2022 Fun fact of the day: the concentration of certain atoms in fish eyes can reveal a fish's habitat and diet history. A recent US study has found that analysing isotopes in the different layers of fish eye lenses can help scientists recreate migratory patterns as well as diet changes. This new method of analysing fish eyes is a breakthrough for the freshwater fish conservation community and has potential to be researched further with Australian freshwater fish.

01.01.2022 Today is Earth Day, and we wanted to use it as a reminder to recognise the important environmental, cultural, social and economic roles that our Australian fish play on our home-stretch of earth. Our native fish are one part of a larger living, connected ecostem. Many species are facing tough conditions due to widespread drought, reduced water availability and the effects of intense bushfires. We want to express gratitude to everyone who shares our love of our fish friends. ...Thanks for being part of our community as we work to recover native fish for future generations To get involved in Earth Day conservation and biology: https://www.earthday.org/cam/conservation-and-biodiversity/ For information on the Native Fish Recovery Strategy: https://finterest.com.au/native-fish-recovery-strategy/