Recreational fishers are being given a golden chance to show how valuable they are in the Murray-Darling Basin as part of an innovative new fish tagging project. For the first time, a program is entrusting freshwater
OzFish Unlimited is harnessing the power of citizen scientists to help improve water quality in the Clarence River catchment area. A dedicated team of 20 volunteers have been collecting water samples at 41 sites in the region as part of…
The allure of fishing lies not just in the catch but in the experience itself – the tranquility of the water, the thrill of the chase and the joy of being immersed in nature. Recreational fishers are deeply connected to…
The Tamworth Fish Talks was a rousing success for the region with local community members hearing from a range of experts about how to deal with issues in their area, not only on how to catch fish but ensuring they…
The highly anticipated Fishers for Fish Habitat Forum 2023 in Mildura on the 3rd and 4th of November is set to put Mildura on the map as the leading base of freshwater fish habitat conservation in Australia. Community members are invited to
The future of fishing in Australia is in safe hands judging by the success of Gone Fishing Day over the weekend. This year’s event was focused on a theme of “For the Future of Fishing” with OzFish Unlimited, Australia’s fishing…
OzFish Unlimited’s Jonathon Bleakley reflects on a lifetime as a recreational fisher and how we can all prevent litter in our waterways, as part of the Fish For Life – Keep It Clean campaign. One of my most vivid memories…
The Murray hardyhead has lived up to its name by making a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction, but its future is still clouded. Iain Ellis is an ecologist and fisheries manager who has led native fish recovery programs…
Restoring natural flow in the Murray-Darling Basin is the key to unlocking its potential to live up to its reputation as one of Australia’s biggest and best regions for recreational fishing, according to renowned fish ecologist Iain Ellis. After working…
OzFish Unlimited continues to innovate the shellfish revolution with the upcoming trial of Quilted Oyster Doonas (QODs) set to bring an added layer of versatility to restoration projects. The QOD concept is composed of a non-degrading, flexible gabion blanket that…
Darwin Harbour is renowned as one of the best fishing spots in Northern Australia and it’s in a much better state due to the work of volunteers from a range of community groups at the annual Larrakia Nation Clean-Up. A…
The return of the Macquarie perch is gathering pace with volunteers relocating hundreds of trout in Central NSW to help the endangered native species avoid extinction. OzFish Unlimited – Australia’s fishing conservation charity, NSW Department of Primary Industries Fishing
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