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25.01.2022 #artbyalara is doing an amazing job.

24.01.2022 Our summer fishing is finished for another year. This morning Blake caught this little salmon at Narrawong while this afternoon we fished at Nelson. Keep an eye out next summer to see where you can join us.

22.01.2022 Have you seen or caught one of these? Turns out, you’re a bit lucky. At the end of last year, the SW Victorian Blackfish was listed as ‘Endangered’ on the Inter...national Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. The SW Victorian Blackfish (Gadopsis sp. nov. 'Western Victoria') is an endemic freshwater fish species, restricted to a small area in south-west Victorian coastal catchments in the Portland Coast and Hopkins River basins and has experienced a decline in abundance and distribution. The listing of the SW Victorian Blackfish come after an assessment of a future population decline and on its restricted range in coastal south-west Victoria. This species has undergone a population decline of 35% over the last 18 years (generation length is approximately six years) based on a decline in habitat quality and quantity due to drought, fire, habitat removal, water extraction and erosion and chemical input from agriculture, all of which may be exacerbated by climate change. The SW Victorian Blackfish has also been traditionally an angling species. The largest and most secure populations of this fish remain in the Darlot Creek system, however, it was once abundant in the Hopkins River near Warrnambool, and the Mount Emu Creek and Brucknell Creek systems. It is also likely it thrived elsewhere in the Hopkins River basin, such as the lower Mustons Creek. You can learn more about the IUCN Red List here: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/123358527/123382791

22.01.2022 Getting some great exposure...

19.01.2022 We are up and running with our FishAbility program!!! Check out the FishAbility by Fishcare Victoria Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fishabilityvic/ to s...tay up-to date with events and news!! Why not sign up as a volunteer and assist us in delivering fishing clinics and supporting people with disabilities experience the joy of fishing, sign up today!!! https://forms.gle/YbPbuAtU4pohvJNa8 See more

18.01.2022 Fishcare Geelong & Bellarine has been off to a cracking start for 2020!! Holding a number of events in Conjunction with the DELWP and their 'Summer by the Sea' ...program. From all ability clinics to come and try fishing days for young up and up coming or novice anglers on board Geelong Fishing Charters. We caught scores of Snapper and Flathead and even a Gummy Shark. We are looking to hold more come and try events from locations like St Helen's Pier and Portarlington Pier through to April. We are especially looking to partner with Angling Clubs to promote their club and lend a hand. If you are part of a club and think this may interest you. Send an email to [email protected] and if you are keen to attend these events look no further than here. Coming soon!!!!

17.01.2022 Are you a keen young angler? Aged 12-16 years of age? Seeking more fishing skills, knowledge, and experience in the Recreational Fishing Industry? ... We are offering 20 young Victorians an opportunity to join our Responsible Anglers Academy (RAA) Program this year and experience all aspects of fishing through 8-weekend workshops across the State - how good is that!? Some of the workshop topics include; - Fly Fishing - Trout - Lake Wendouree - Gummy Shark Charter - Mornington Peninsula - Soft Plastics - Flathead - East Gippsland - Fish Habitat and Riparian Restoration - River Blackfish More info: https://fishcare.org.au//upl/2020/12/Recruitment-Flyer.pdf Apply here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfnbU6e9ieXIAJitP/viewform

15.01.2022 Got a great idea for a project that would make recreational fishing even better in Victoria? Then why not apply for funding from the 2019-20 round of the Recrea...tional Fishing Grants Program, which is open for project proposals until 29 February 2020? The grants program re-invests revenue from the sale of recreational fishing licences into worthwhile projects that benefit everyone who enjoys wetting a line. So whether it's better facilities like platforms, jetties, floating pontoons and fish cleaning tables or angler access, fisheries research, education or fish habitat, now’s the time to get busy submitting a project application! Learn how you can apply for a grant at https://vfa.vic.gov.au/fishinggrants #fishinglicencefeesatwork

11.01.2022 Our mural has turned out so well. Thank you #artbyalara

11.01.2022 Was a busy night last night. Teamed up with Natasha from the Victorian Fisheries Authority to spread the word about sustainable fishing with Warrnambool Tooram Joey Scouts. Then out to Brother Fox at Deakin University to join the Merri River Alliance in celebrating a win in outstanding waterway management.

08.01.2022 This amazing art work is available now. Put your bid in today.

08.01.2022 Microplastics are small pieces of plastic less than five millimetres in length. They are usually broken up from larger pieces of plastic, and continue to break ...up into pieces so small they are not visible to the human eye. Plastic is now found right through the ocean food chain, to the point that corals and even plankton are ingesting plastic. Millions of marine animals are killed from starvation after ingesting plastic. Microplastics have the potential to travel through the food chain into food, water, soils and even the air we breathe. #blueholemural Warrnambool City Council Regional Arts Victoria

06.01.2022 Our second session is in the morning.

05.01.2022 Are you 12 to 16 years of age and love fishing? If so check out the following link.

05.01.2022 Join us for this FUN and FREE event! Saturday March 14th

04.01.2022 I’ve been working on some finishing touches to the mural in the hopes that people will stop and think about where some of their waste ends up. Having worked at... a supermarket check-out for most of my adult life and seeing how many plastic bags are used without a second thought, they are a huge peeve of mine. Every second, 160,000 plastic bags are used around the world. That’s every single second. All together, it adds up to over a TRILLION plastic bags being used every year. A plastic bag is used for an average of 12 minutes, but can stay in the environment for up to 1000 years. According to the Center for Marine Conservation, plastic bags are among the 12 most found items of debris at coastal clean-ups. I’m a very forgetful person, so I keep my reusable bags near the front door or in my car to avoid forgetting to take them. If I do forget them (which happens more than I’d like to admit) I take my groceries out in the trolley or basket and then return it to the store. A few very simple changes to your shopping habits can save the lives of countless marine animals. #blueholemural Warrnambool City Council Regional Arts Victoria

04.01.2022 Know your fish...

02.01.2022 Check us out in The Standard and place a bid on the artwork.

02.01.2022 What a ripping day to start the Fishcare Victoria Inc. state conference in Lakes Entrance. Looking forward to a weekend of learning and catching up with Fishcare friends.

01.01.2022 What knot would you like to learn?