OzFish Unlimited Tumby Bay Chapter in Tumby Bay, South Australia | Community organisation

OzFish Unlimited Tumby Bay Chapter

Locality: Tumby Bay, South Australia

Phone: +61 1800 431 308

Address: Tumby Terrance 5605 Tumby Bay, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.ozfish.org.au/chapters/tumby-bay

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25.01.2022 That's a warp, the Seeds for Snapper Seagrass Weekend in Cockburn Sound has finished. With a whopping 300,000 seagrass seeds collected so far and more coming in. The third annual Seeds for Snapper weekend was an incredible success. Some super keen volunteers still out there now collecting more over the next few days to help us get to the 1 million mark... We should get there, there is plenty more seed left. Stay tuned for an update. BUT! None of it would have been possible wi...thout all of our volunteer's hard work and dedication. These guys put in nights building nets, collecting seed, cooking for the hungry volunteers and more. From the bottom of the ocean thank you so much Seeds for Snapper 2020 crew! Without our volunteers, we simply couldn't do this. It was a mammoth community effort and each and every one of you raised your hand to help. So amazing to see and we wanted to say thank you. We hope everyone had as much fun as us and we can't wait to do it all again with you next year. This year there was mermaids, divers, snorkelers, rec fishers, families, kids the young and old - all getting involved in seagrass restoration. Watch this space for updates on the project as the photos and video are coming in to show the world just what happens when we all get involved in habitat restoration to make fishing better for everyone.

25.01.2022 WOW! We have had more than 200 community volunteers register to take part in the third annual Seeds for Snapper seagrass restoration program this weekend in Cockburn Sound WA. It all kicks off tomorrow with a seed collection dive. Here’s hoping for good weather and plenty of seeds. This community is doing more for seagrass restoration than ever before. Recfishwest The University of Western Australia Cockburn Power Boats Club #betterhabitatforbetterfishing #seagrassmeadows #GenerationRestoration #pinksnapper

24.01.2022 How much do you know about fish habitat? OzFish is unpacking fish habitat in a series of online blogs. This week we're talking all things Mangroves. Why are they important? How can we restore them? And what's all the fishiness behind them. Find out now... #BetterHabitatBetterFishing #Mangroves #FishHabitat #UnpackHabitat #MangroveJacks... Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation

24.01.2022 Happy weekend. Happy fishing...

24.01.2022 OzFish support native fish rescue and relocation: Lachlan River 177 native Murray Cod, Golden Perch and Silver Perch are now swimming safely in the waters of Wyangala Dam after an intensive fish rescue operation. Volunteers from Inland Waterways OzFish were urgently called in to assist NSW DPI Fisheries with the relocation effort, enacted under a DPI rescue and relocation permit, after the native fish inadvertently found themselves in a precarious position and in need of a he...lping hand to ensure their survival with summer fast approaching. The operation follows numerous large-scale efforts to rescue native fish from drought affected stretches of rivers in late 2019, where OzFish volunteers assembled specialist fish relocation pods and equipment under the guidance of expert NSW DPI Fisheries staff. Five volunteers from Dubbo’s Inland Waterways OzFish headed out to this latest rescue, where Murray Cod up to around 110cm in length, along with scores of yellowbelly and threatened Silver Perch were saved. It was great to once again work alongside the DPI Fisheries team to get a good outcome for our native fish, Inland Waterways OzFish Chapter president Matt Hansen said. To see the team in the water, high fiving and cheering as those big Murray Cod were cradled to the relocation pods was an incredibly satisfying experience. We estimate that some of the bigger fish were of considerable age, and those fish don’t just grow that big overnight, so to see them saved is a fantastic outcome. Our native fish have been through the drought from hell over the past few years, with shocking large scale fish kills in many parts of the Murray-Darling Basin, so to see another couple of hundred escorted to safer waters is something our OzFish volunteers will never forget. The rescue work is an example of how recreational fishers from OzFish are working to help our native fish. The work across Australia is supported by BCF and its customers with this project made possible because of the experience and skills gained by OzFish volunteers who were part of the 2019/20 Native Fish Drought Response work with NSW DPI Fisheries. To learn more about the project and get involved with OzFish around Australia, go to www.ozfish.org.au or call 1800 431 308.

23.01.2022 When we get together with like-minded people we can do great things. Today, OzFish Unlimited announced our work to rebuild and restore aquatic habitat across Qld, VIC and NSW in bushfire impacted areas. This work will be funded by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. And we cannot wait to get these started. #BushfireRecoveryAU BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing

22.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow at 7pm EST for the Fishing Stream series from NSW DPI Fisheries and get the lowdown on the mighty mulloway with our mates at BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing. Starlo's Fishotopia

21.01.2022 The upper catchment of the far-famed Tuckean Swamp got a little nip and tuck recently with some pretty major regeneration work at Boggy Creek. Invasive weeds outcompeted our native plants but locals are now hoping the 3000, (yes that is not a typo) natives planted with the help of our fantastic landholder partners will bring back the stunning natural creek ecology and provide food for our Aussie Bass. This project is supported by NSW DPI Fisheries Recreational Fishing Trust, Landcare NSW, Tregeagle Landcare, Lismore City Council Cand BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing. https://ozfish.org.au//fish-habitat-action-on-boggy-creek/

20.01.2022 Volunteers from the new OzFish Geographe Chapter spent three days knee deep in mud helping rescue and relocate a massive 35,000 Carter's freshwater mussels. These critters are ecosystem engineers that filter water to make it better for themselves and other species. Recfishwest BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing Water Corporation Indo-Pacific Environmental... #betterhabitatforbetterfishing #freshwatermussels #teamwork #rescue https://ozfish.org.au//ozfish-gets-dirty-for-35000-threat/

20.01.2022 What a way to celebrate and get back out there on the water Victoria! The Victorian Fisheries Authority's Golden Tag competition is back with big prizes to be won. #snagawinner #vicfishing #backonthewater

18.01.2022 OzFish is thrilled to announce today that we will be extending our Seeds for Snapper seagrass restoration initiative into South Australia. Adelaide can now roll-up their sleeves and help OzFish in our vital work. Following three incredibly successful years of the project running in Cockburn Sound Western Australia, we thought it was time to see this habitat restoration take off in Adelaide and help restore 6,000 hectares that have been lost. This is a huge collaborative effor...t that has only become possible with support from key project partners getting it across the line such as BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing, Navico and Green Adelaide. Thanks to all of the people already behind us and to the community that is about to get involved we know it's going to be an exciting summer! We are now calling on rec fishers and the wider community in Adelaide to collect as many seagrass fruits as possible this December. Register now and help play your part in restoring our beautiful seagrass meadows. Read more and register to volunteer now on our website. #navico Green Adelaide Estuary Care Foundation #EPASA #SARDI Primary Industries and Regions SA Recfish SA Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Simrad Yachting Lowrance BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing Lowrance Simrad Yachting #adelaide #seedsforsnapper #generationrestoration #betterhabitatbetterfishing https://ozfish.org.au//adelaide-seeds-for-snapper-seagras/

18.01.2022 The weekend is about to hit... sit back, relax and enjoy why Paul loves fishing. What more do we want right now... #BetterHabitatBetterFishing

18.01.2022 Our OzFishers use BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Videos) to see what's happening below the water in Port Phillip Bay. #betterhabitatbetterfishing

17.01.2022 We are calling on all OzFishers and want-to-be OzFishers to get into this! This is your chance to have your voices heard on the future of recreational fishing in the beautiful Gippsland Lakes. Together, through many voices, we can make a difference. The feedback is only open for 6weeks so don't delay. To have your say on the plan, head to https://bit.ly/2E5icX3 #gippslandlakes #fishingmecca #fishingvictoria #blackbream... Starlo's Fishotopia Fishing World See more

16.01.2022 Hanging out for Gone Fishing Day 2020 like us? Mark your diray fishos Sunday Oct 18 - this is going to be one hell of a Gone Fishing Day Australia! We need this! Amateur Fishermen's Association NT (AFANT) Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation Recfishwest Recfish SA Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW NSW DPI Fisheries TARFish VRFish BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing Boating Industry Association Fish Habitat Network https://ozfish.org.au//ozfish-throws-support-behind-gone-/

13.01.2022 Penrith and Western Sydney fishers we need your help.

11.01.2022 As someone who admits to spending every minute either thinking about fishing, restoring our waterways, or fishing, it's no surprise that Braeden wants to do everything he can to create a healthier and sustainable future for native fish Meet Braeden Lampard, OzFish Program Manager for the Murray-Darling Basin https://ozfish.org.au//meet-braedan-lampard-vic-murray-da/

10.01.2022 Time to '"spruce up Australia's backyard"?? We couldn't agree more! #BetterHabitatBetterFishing #octopusgarden #shellfishreefrestoration... https://www.abc.net.au//federal-government-to-sp/12718596

10.01.2022 TENTERFIELD TREES FOR FISH Our OzFish Unlimited Tenterfield Chapter recently got active in fish habitat restoration and planted 400 trees along Tenterfield Creek to help native fish thrive and give an extra helping hand to those threatened like the purple-spotted gudgeon. Thanks to:... BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing Moombahlene Local Aboriginal Land Council Australian Government Tenterfield Shire Council #betterHabitatBetterFishing #freshwaterfishingaustralia #murraydarlingbasin

10.01.2022 OzFish is very proud to be supporting Gone Fishing Day 2020 this year. Jump online to their website and get the details on the virtual fishing comp that everyone can enter and get ready for #GoneFishingDay2020 on Oct 18 to celebrate fishing!

10.01.2022 Just a brief snapshot of what our volunteers got up to today at our first Seeds For Snapper Collection Dive. Looks like loads of fun! Shout out to Simon for the video - not only did he dive he also produced this... amazing stuff. Our volunteers rock! #SeedsForSnapper #betterhabitatforbetterfishing #GenerationRestoration Recfishwest The University of Western Australia Cockburn Power Boats Club Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation

09.01.2022 We know there is a paywall but it's such an important issue that Clare Peddy covered today on The Advertiser in SA for our fish and fishing that we have to share it. NSW Department of Primary Industries Murray-Darling Basin Authority Fish Habitat Network Recfish SA Take a read:... #FishScreenForOurFuture #BetterHabitatBetterFishing #MurrayDarlingBasin https://www.adelaidenow.com.au//e196afdbd77f35844c4d97d167 See more

07.01.2022 The OzFish Bunya Bunya Chapter is just one of our Indigenous OzFish Chapters and part of the Bunya Bunya Country Aboriginal Corporation. The group has been active for more than 14 years and became involved in OzFish soon after we first started back in 2017. We sat down with Chapter President and proud Kabi Kabi man Kerry Jones this week as part of our NAIDOC week reflection to hear what they've been up too and what NAIDOC week means to him. Check out our website for the full story. https://ozfish.org.au/2020/11/caring-for-country/ #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

06.01.2022 Love it when our proud OzFish founder and his mates go out to wet a line. Can you spot him? Great catch fellas! #BetterHabitatBetterFishing

05.01.2022 Ever wondered who's behind some of our projects and what makes us tick? Meet Michael who heads up South Australia and discusses the shellfish control programs cause #NotAllOystersAreGood. #BetterHabitatBetterFishing Recfish SA https://ozfish.org.au/2020/09/meet-michael-sierp/

05.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day so we're challenging all of you to make 1 call today to a mate and ask that simple question. While we're at it, our good friend Matt Trippett from The Fly Program is going live on the Cuppa Of Life Cafe next Tuesday at 8.30am Sydney time to share some stories, help people start their day with a dose of positivity and raise money for mental health with Gotcha4Life. It’s FREE to enter so register your virtual seat at www.cuppaoflife.com and we will see you in the Cafe for an early morning cuppa and a chat with Matt and all things fly fishing! FUNLOCKA OzFish Unlimited #SharingTheLoveOfFishing

05.01.2022 Check out this snapper, Andy caught while filming Creek to Coast. Oh and that Tide Apparel OzFish shirt is available now at all BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing stores right now!

04.01.2022 Hey, fishos in the Townsville area Put your cast netting skills to the test and help out in our fish surveys! Conducting fish surveys is an important part of identifying how urban fish habitats can be improved and they are also a great opportunity for you to learn more about your local fish.... Read more Townsville City Council Dry Tropics Partnership for Healthy Waters JCU: James Cook University, Australia

03.01.2022 Did you know the Deniliquin lagoons are home to threatened southern pygmy perch and one of the only places in Australia where you can see eel-tailed catfish nesting? These precious fish just got a major upgrade with fish hotels installed this week through our ongoing partnership with Landcare NSW. Read more on the link below. Deniliquin Kolety Lagoons Landcare Group Edward Wakool Angling Association BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing NSW Department of Primary Industries 102.5... Edge FM #betterhabitatbetterfishing #generationrestoration #freshwatercatfish #Deniliquinlagoons #Deni #southernpygmyperch

02.01.2022 You might think it's a little crazy but... yes, you can build a fence for fish. Western Landcare NSW, Wentworth Shire Council and OzFish Unlimited Sunraysia came together through funding from NSW DPI Fisheries recreational fishing trust and our partnership with Landcare NSW to do just that. #BetterHabitatBetterFishing #murray #sunraysia #FishHabitatRestoration Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW... Murray-Darling Basin Authority See more

01.01.2022 With the help of NSW DPI Fisheries, we're educating tomorrow's fishers. Our OzFish Unlimited Tenterfield Chapter held a two-day fishing clinic and native bush tucker incursions for students at The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School this week. Sadly the students camp was canceled due to COVID but OzFish stepped in to help out. Over the two days, Tenterfield President Harry Davey got 92 students up to date with the latest info on fish handling, knots and rigs, casting, sustainable fishing practices, and of course fish habitat. Harry and his partner Mel Bridge also personally donated a native garden to the school which the students planted out over the two days. OzFish will be back next term for some more science lessons on #fishhabitat. #FutureOzFishers right there people.