On the line with… Vincent Raoult
Vincent Raoult is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Newcastle. We spoke with him about his enduring fascination with sharks and the importance of communicating your science
On the line with… Nick Boucher
Nick Boucher is a fisheries policy officer in Tasmania and the editor of ASFB’s biannual newsletter. We spoke with him about the importance of fisheries management and the joys of being underwater.
The 2020 Fish Quiz
Not so fast, everyone! 2020 isn’t over until you have attempted the end-of-year fish quiz.
On the line with… Ruby Stoios
Ruby Stoios is a master’s student at the University of Melbourne. We spoke with her about freshwater shrimp, the many splendours of clownfish, and her first scientific conference.
Does migration promote or inhibit diversification?
A trans-Tasman collaboration by Chris Burridge and Jon Waters tested whether migratory behaviour results in greater numbers of species than non-migratory behaviour.
How climate change is affecting marine ecosystems
Climate change is altering marine ecosystems worldwide at a rapid rate. Two recent research projects examined how ecosystems are coping with these changes.
Long-term monitoring of Australia’s larval fish communities
To understand how our larval fish communities are changing over time, continued long-term monitoring is essential.
Olive perchlet in the Lachlan catchment
Adam Kerezsy recounts a recent expedition to find olive perchlet, one of the rarest species in the Lachlan River.
Building the ark: the NSW Native Fish Drought Response in 2019/20
Cam Lay describes how river managers and community members collaborated to help native fish survive an especially tough year of drought.
On the line with… Mariah Millington
Mariah Millington is a PhD candidate at Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute. We spoke to her about her love of toadfish, the ecological perils of ornamental fish, and the importance of getting out of the office.
Taking stock of Australia’s most threatened fishes
In a new study, a team of freshwater fish experts identify the 22 species at greatest risk of extinction. We spoke with lead author Mark Lintermans about his findings.