Fish screening plays a vital role in protecting aquatic ecosystems by preventing fish from entering irrigation systems and other water intake structures. New Zealand (NZ), with its diverse geography and rich aquatic life, has faced its share of challenges and achievements in the field of fish ...
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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 ...
Oranges are nutritional gold. They’re filled with the nutrients your body needs to be at its best. To create this level of magnificence it takes high quality water. It’s a vital resource we all depend on and get from our rivers. Farmers are finding that they can give thanks to our ...
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. ...
Some people think fish losses at water diversions is a new problem. History tells us it’s been happening for decades. By Craig Boys and Tom Rayner Newspaper articles, from as early as the 1920s, reported cod, perch and blackfish being diverted into irrigation canals along the Murray ...
What is the evidence of fish losses in Australian Rivers? It’s a question that gets asked a lot, so here’s the answer. By Craig Boys and Tom Rayner Australia has some of the world’s best data on fish losses at water diversions, which gives a good insight into the scale of the ...
A new website launched today will showcase the benefits of self-cleaning intake screens for water pumps and gravity-fed channels, to help farmers save money and water while protecting native fish. OzFish Unlimited, the voice of Australia’s recreational anglers, partnered with manufacturers, ...
Get the right solution for your diversion 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 are being manufactured ...
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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