The funding will allow the members of the Cairns Chapter of OzFish Unlimited to undertake habitat restoration and improve wetland connectivity in the Saltwater and Lilly creek catchments in partnership with local recreational fishers, the Cairns Regional Council, traditional owners…
OzFish’s Goondiwindi Chapter has put together another mammoth effort to successfully deliver the 2024 Goondiwindi Fishing Classic on the Macintyre River. This is a great event that engages the local community in sustainable fishing over the Kings Birthday long weekend,…
OzFish Unlimited is commencing work on a restoration project with the assistance of the Council of the City of Gold Coast, to improve fish habitat and overall health of Saltwater Creek. Funded by the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments program,…
Thanks to the brilliant innovators in Queensland by OzFish volunteers, a game-changing device was engineered – introducing “Wilma” the shell-washing machine, now in charge of the cleaning responsibilities in Victoria.
At a recent members-only event in Larrakia Country, Darwin Chapter members created stunning art with the guidance of Aly De Groot, while raising awareness about the impact of plastic pollution on our marine life.
OzFish recently worked alongside Landcare NSW and Miyay Birray Youth Group in Moree to support Indigenous culture of the Gomeroi/Kamilaroi nation. OzFish is working with First Nations people to access and incorporate this knowledge into its restoration efforts, while honouring Indigenous culture.
Throughout the Murray Darling Basin, there are over 5000 barriers to fish passage, ranging from ordinary town weirs and level crossings to enormous dams forming reservoirs. Despite this vast network of barriers, only around 150 fish passages exist, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and improvement.
Last month, OzFish celebrated the very first OzFish snags and fish hotels getting placed into the waterways of Western Australia. This marks a significant leap forward in our collaborative efforts with NGOs, community organisations, universities and government who have been…
For many anglers, myself included, getting out fishing is never simply about catching the fish. Landing your target species is certainly a bonus, but for the vast majority, the true healing power is in the reconnection to nature.
Volunteers from Australia’s fishing conservation charity OzFish have begun a restoration project to remove feral goldfish from the Vasse River. The initiative, spearheaded by the OzFish Geographe Chapter, will utilise innovative techniques, including the use of pod traps, to safely…
OzFish is partnering with BMD and Melbourne Water for a pilot project to restore seagrass in front of the Werribee Treatment Plant, between Werribee River and Little River. This initiative will create favourable conditions for vital fish species to thrive,
Seasoned ecologist Dr Nick Whiterod recently joined OzFish’s Jono Bleakley on OzCast, shedding light on the Sotuhern Purple Spotted Gudgeon’s journey from commonality to near oblivion, and the community wide efforts to ensure their ongoing survival.
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