Cairns Chapter
The Cairns Chapter of OzFish is a dynamic group of anglers and environmental enthusiasts dedicated to protecting and enhancing the aquatic habitats in the Cairns region. With a strong focus on sustainable fishing practices and habitat restoration, the Chapter engages in various projects to improve the health and biodiversity of local waterways. Through educational initiatives, community involvement, and hands-on conservation efforts, they foster a deep sense of environmental stewardship and connection to the natural world. To get involved, join their events, volunteer for restoration activities, or become a member to contribute to the ongoing efforts to preserve Cairns’ precious aquatic ecosystems.
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Latest Projects Underway for the Cairns Chapter
Great Barrier Reef near-shore seagrass habitats – QLD – 2024
Queensland Tropical Seagrass Restoration aims to establish a coordinated volunteer seagrass restoration program spanning from Gladstone to Cairns in eastern Queensland. It will also enhance community and Traditional Owner capabilities to expand seagrass restoration efforts across the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) region.
Cairns Airport Mangrove Restoration, QLD
OzFish are working with Cairns Airport, Terrain NRM, Yirrganydji rangers and researchers from James Cook University to improve the hydrology of mangrove wetlands in Cairns, which will restore critical fish habitat and boost fish populations in the region.
Seagrass Restoration, Mourilyan Harbour QLD
OzFish Cairns Chapter is working towards re-establishing seagrass meadows in an intertidal estuarine system in Mourilyan Harbour south-east of Innisfail. The pilot project has input from local recreational anglers and university researchers and will assess the success of a unique seagrass restoration technique.
Events coming up for the Cairns Chapter
2024 OzFish Unlimited AGM
We would like to invite all current OzFish members to join us at the 2023 OzFish Unlimited Annual General Meeting.
Latest News for the Cairns Chapter
Environment Minister visits OzFish Project in Saltwater Creek, Cairns
Last week, OzFish was pleased to welcome Minister for the Environment and Water, the Hon. Tanya Plibersek, onsite at OzFish’s urban waterway restoration project in Saltwater Creek, Cairns. The Minister, who was joined by Special Envoy for the Great Barrier...
Cairns chapter of OzFish Unlimited receives $1.5M from the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchment program
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...
Tackling ghost gear in Aussie waters
Fisheries in northern Australia are experiencing the negative impact of abandoned, lost, and discarded crab pots. In collaboration with OceanEarth Foundation, through its Ghostnets Australia program, OzFish has launched the Great Aussie Crab Pot Recovery to recover these ghost pots...
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