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Manning Chapter Catch-Up – NSW

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Join Manning Chapter for their first meeting for 2023! Discuss what you would like to see happen in the local area and hear from OzFish about upcoming projects.   Questions to consider:  Do you know of an area that would benefit from a tree-planting day to improve fish habitat? Do you know an area within the Manning River that has experienced habitat degradation and loss and would benefit from an installation such as ‘fish hotels’? Have you noticed an excessive […]

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eDNA Sample Collection – Wet Season – Herbert – QLD

Tyto Wetlands Tully Street, Ingham, QLD

OzFish North QLD are excited to announce the first round of sample collection for our project to assess fish diversity in tropical waterways using environmental DNA (eDNA).  This project will develop a meta-barcoding technique for eDNA that is specific to fish species in waterways of the wet and dry tropics, and will enable a more comprehensive assessment of fish assemblages in tropical waterways than is possible using conventional sampling methods.   This is an opportunity for volunteers to learn more about […]

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Lake Wyangan Classic – NSW

Lake Wyangan Lakes Rd, Lake Wyangan, NSW

The Lake Wyangan Classic is a chance for members of the local community to reconnect with nature and share their love of fishing. There is something for everyone, including a fishing competition, jumping castle and raffles on the day. To join in on the fishing competition, entry is $20 (children under 12 are free) and all proceeds raised will go back to restoring Lake Wyangan. There will also be a free BBQ after the fishing concludes, which is provided by […]

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Moreton Bay R.O.B. Building Working Bee – Sat 25 March

OzFish Oyster Recycling - Port of Brisbane Park Port of Brisbane Park, Whimbrel St, Port of Brisbane, QLD

We Need Volunteers To Help Us Build And Deploy Robust Oyster Baskets To Restore The Lost Shellfish Reefs Of Moreton Bay! The working bees will be at 8am-12pm. Working bees will take place at the new OzFish Shell Recycling location at Port of Brisbane Park, Whimbrel St, Port of Brisbane. We will be washing recycled shells, building Robust Oyster Baskets (ROBs) and deploying the units. The ROBs are used as base structures for ground-breaking shellfish restoration projects in the bay. Please remember to wear […]

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Saltmarsh Safari: Learn to ID – TAS

Orielton Lagoon Shark Point Road, Sorell, TAS

Up to 70% of our favourite species to fish for use saltmarsh as habitat for at least one stage of their life cycle! These habitats play an essential role in providing nursery habitats for juvenile fish, which you may catch downstream a few years later.  Join OzFish and NRM South at Orielton Lagoon to learn more about Saltmarsh as fish habitat, and to get a progress update on one of Australia’s biggest saltmarsh restoration projects (happening in the Pitt Water-Orielton […]

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Fish habitat talks: seagrass & environmentally friendly moorings – TAS

Hobart Hobart, TAS

Join us for an informative talk on seagrass, one of the most important and fascinating ecosystems in the world. What’s the big deal with seagrass? It’s so much more than the annoying stuff you get your lures snagged in or wrapped around your boat props. Why should you care? In a nutshell: healthy seagrass meadows = more fish for you to catch. Seagrass meadows are incredibly important as fish habitat. One hectare of seagrass is estimated to produce an average […]

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Fish habitat talks: saltmarsh – TAS

Hobart Hobart, TAS

Join us for an informative talk on saltmarsh, an often overlooked ecosystem, but in reality one of the most important ecosystems in the world.    Up to 70% of our favourite species to catch use saltmarsh as habitat for at least one stage of their life cycle! These habitats play an essential role in providing nursery habitats for juvenile fish, which you may catch downstream a few years later. Not only does saltmarsh provide fish habitat, it also plays many […]

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Creekwatch – Idalia Lakes

Idalia Lakes Lakeshore Cct, Idalia, Queensland

We’d love you to join us in monitoring the homes of our favourite fish! Our activities include waterbug sampling, fish surveys and water quality testing. If you are keen to spend some time outdoors, learn new skills, and meet like-minded people, then this is for you. Creekwatch is a great way to get involved in catchment management and give something back to the waterways you love. Our activities are fun and family-friendly, creating a relaxed environment where all are welcome. […]

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Seagrass restoration field day 2/2 – TAS

Windermere 5 Kestrel St, Claremont, TAS

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in Tasmania’s first seagrass restoration trial! Join OzFish and IMAS for a day out in the field to assist with and learn about the four different restoration methods being used in the trial.     Seagrass meadows are incredibly important as fish habitat. One hectare of seagrass is estimated to produce an average of 207 kilograms of fish per year more than an equivalent area without seagrass. Sadly, Australia has lost almost 30 per […]

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Moree Fish Talks for Healthy Rivers – NSW

Moree Services Club 3 Albert Street, Moree, NSW

Join OzFish to get together with like minded rec fishers and celebrate the future of fishing in Moree. The fish talks are an informal get together of rec fishers and stakeholders to talk about the success of the healthy rivers project in Moree. It will also celebrate the opening up of access to the river for rec fishers and the revegetation of these sites. This project has had a lot of positive feedback from the community, with access reestablished on […]

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eDNA Sample Collection – Wet Season – Burdekin – QLD

Plantation Park 11-15 Kennedy Street, Ayr, QLD

OzFish North QLD are excited to announce the first round of sample collection for our project to assess fish diversity in tropical waterways using environmental DNA (eDNA).  This project will develop a meta-barcoding technique for eDNA that is specific to fish species in waterways of the wet and dry tropics, and will enable a more comprehensive assessment of fish assemblages in tropical waterways than is possible using conventional sampling methods.   This is an opportunity for volunteers to learn more about […]

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Fish Focus Community Night – Wagga Wagga – NSW

Thirsty Crow Brewing Co. 153 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW

OzFish are planning a “fish focus” community night to educate and inspire local community members in Wagga Wagga. Local fishers play a major role in protecting their waterways, however a lack of knowledge and lack of recognition of opportunity can be a hurdle to fishers engaging in restoration activities. The idea of the community nights is to help overcome these knowledge barriers and build capacity to anyone interested in improving the health of their local waterway. Speakers: Braeden Lampard – […]