A Queensland study has demonstrated that different irrigation systems can have different impacts on native fish, helping to prioritise screening efforts. The 3-year study was led by Dr Michael Hutchison from Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and funded by the Cotton ...
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The Cotton Research & Development Corporation has highlighted grower experiences in the Winter 2025 issue of their magazine Spotlight on Cotton R&D. Modern fish-protection screens are transforming irrigation practices by keeping debris and aquatic life safely in the river while ...
New research explores the advantages of implementing modern fish-protection screens in Australia’s waterways. “Realising the benefits of modern fish-protection screening in Australia,” published in Marine and Freshwater Research, discusses the key ecological, social, and economic ...
The ANZSEE 2024 Biennial Conference, held from October 4-7 at Moreton Bay Research Station, focused on ecological economic perspectives from islands and oceans. Key themes included sustainable ecosystems, marine environments, ecological resilience, and Indigenous economies. It also highlighted ...
New research by the University of Adelaide highlights the economic value of fish screens for irrigators and society, and suggests benefits could be maximised with private co-investment.
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