Fish Protection

Progress flowing with early take-up of modern fish-protection screens

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 ...

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Flow-on effect of fish screens technology a win-win situation for farmers  

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 ...

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Fish Screen Solution to Bryozoan Pipe Blockers

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 ...

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From Pump To Pulp – How Fish Screens Are Evolving The Citrus Industry

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 ...

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Fish Rescue Mission – “Not under my watch”

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. ...

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Why Australian Farmers Should Use Fish Screens

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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