Modern fish-protection screens are bringing big benefits to Australian waterways and water users. Since their introduction to Australia in 2018, modern screens are now in use at more than 30 sites – from irrigated farming to fish hatcheries. These screens can protect up to 90% of native ...
Benefits
The introduction of modern fish screening technology in recent years is not only a huge benefit to Australia’s fish populations but it is saving farmers precious time, money and natural resources. Tens of millions of native fish are removed from our rivers on an annual basis due to thousands ...
A sci-fi horror movie! That’s the scene on show if you put a drop of river water under a microscope. It buzzes with life. Strange. Hideous. Beautiful. The river is alive at a micro and macro level. It plays home to microscopic bryozoans. This asexual organism is essential to the Darling River’s ...
The sight of a living creature in avoidable danger triggers something primal in almost everyone’s neurology. Whether it’s a koala clinging to a bushfire-ravaged eucalyptus. Or ducklings crossing a road. Or fish gasping for air, your sense of empathy leaves you hardwired to react and protect. ...
Get the right solution for your diversion By Craig Boys and Tom Rayner When investing in a new screen it’s important to find one that will suit your water volumes, diversion schedule, debris loads and local fish. A wide variety of screen types have been developed for use overseas and some ...
The value proposition of modern screening is diverse. By Craig Boys and Tom Rayner. Broad-scale uptake of modern screens could deliver significant environmental, economic and social benefits for regional towns. More fish, better fishing and stronger tourism Based on the evidence of fish losses, ...
There are many benefits to installing fish screens that are specifically designed for Australian conditions. By Craig Boys and Tom Rayner Australia has a very strong international reputation for clean, sustainable food and fibre production. Maintaining this reputation is critical to the future ...
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