OzFish Unlimited in Wollongong, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

OzFish Unlimited

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1800 431 308

Address: Lake Illawarra 2528 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.ozfish.org.au/chapters/illawarra

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22.01.2022 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

22.01.2022 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.

21.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 Happy weekend. Happy fishing...

18.01.2022 Penrith and Western Sydney fishers we need your help.

14.01.2022 Congratulations Fishability for getting the new van. It's so good to see people with special needs be given a fair go on the water, we can't wait to hear your fishing tales! https://www.facebook.com/recfishwest/posts/3314505535283938 ... #vanlife #abilitynotdisability #wheelchairlife #specialneeds #accessibility #invisibleillness #mentalhealth #diversity #abilitynotdisability

12.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 Our OzFishers use BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Videos) to see what's happening below the water in Port Phillip Bay. #betterhabitatbetterfishing

11.01.2022 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.

08.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 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.

04.01.2022 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/

03.01.2022 The weekend is about to hit... sit back, relax and enjoy why Paul loves fishing. What more do we want right now... #BetterHabitatBetterFishing

02.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 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!