This report investigates fish movement, assemblage structure, and recruitment in the Coorong and Lower Lakes between 2006 and 2010. Using barrage fishways as sampling sites, researchers assessed how changing freshwater inflows affected freshwater, estuarine, and diadromous specie...
This report outlines the development and refinement of diagnostic qPCR assays for the detection of three high-risk marine pests: Carcinus maenas, Ciona intestinalis, and Undaria pinnatifida. These molecular tools enable high-throughput, rapid screening of environmental samples, o...
This report summarises the 2010/11 monitoring of threatened freshwater fish populations in South Australia's Murray-Darling Basin under the Drought Action Plan. Five species of conservation concern were assessed across 28 wild sites and four surrogate refuge sites. While improved...
This literature review was conducted to support the Royal Australian Navy’s sonar testing requirements for new Air Warfare Destroyers. The report compiles oceanographic data relevant to underwater acoustics in South Australian waters to identify suitable sonar testing sites. It c...
This study investigated the migratory behaviour of female congolli in the Coorong and Lower Lakes using acoustic telemetry over a two-year period. Results showed that regulating structures like barrages and the Clayton Regulator significantly impeded downstream migration to estua...
This report assesses the ecological risks of stocking Murray cod in South Australia under different water flow scenarios and in various aquatic environments. Through expert workshops and literature review, the study evaluates potential impacts such as predation, displacement of n...
This report presents the results of a two-year monitoring program assessing the status of black bream and greenback flounder in the Coorong. Data from commercial fisheries and research sampling indicated population declines, reduced distribution, and poor juvenile recruitment for...
This report assesses the status of the critically endangered Flinders Ranges Mogurnda (Mogurnda clivicola) and associated native vegetation across springs in the northern Flinders Ranges. Surveys confirmed the persistence of two fish populations and documented evidence of recent ...
This report evaluates the effectiveness of different hauling net mesh sizes in reducing the capture of undersized southern garfish and promoting fishery recovery in South Australia. Three gear types were tested, with the 32 mm standard knot (32SK) mesh performing best overall, si...
This report details the 2010–2011 marine pest survey of the Port of Adelaide, conducted under Australia's National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions. Following national guidelines, the survey targeted high-risk invasive species using a structured ...