Platypuses found dead in illegal fishing traps in regional Victoria
Anglers are being reminded to dispose of illegal opera house nets and other enclosed traps after two platypuses…
Fishers call for SA gulfs to be shut to protect ‘near-non-existent’ stocks amid toxic algal bloom
Commercial fisherman Bart Butson first noticed signs of the harmful algal bloom near the head of the Gulf…
Search underway for fisherman overboard in waters off Weipa in Far North Queensland
A jet from interstate has been sent to help a major air and sea search for a man…
Draining the sea: fishing in crisis in south-east Asia – in pictures | Environment
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia are beautiful tourist destinations, but off their coasts is a darker hidden reality,…
What the Future Ocean Might Look Like Amid Climate Change, Overfishing and More
Source: Halpern, et. al., Science (2025) By Delger Erdenesanaa Graphics by Mira Rojanasakul; Photographs and Video by Madeline…
Authorities conduct water quality testing after hundreds of dead fish wash up on Perth Swan River
Authorities are investigating a suspected mass fish kill after hundreds of dead fish washed up on Perth’s lower…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sticks to ‘event’, rather than ‘disaster’, to describe SA algal bloom
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he does not want to “get into semantics” over categorising South Australia’s devastating…
How A Golden Nurse Shark Made History
A rare yellow nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) spotted off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, showcasing the first documented case…
Queensland government looks to increase Spanish mackerel catch limits
Commercial fishers will be allowed to increase their Spanish mackerel catch by more than 50 per cent by…
Tough WA fishing rules fail to protect ‘sustainability’ of dhufish
Despite two years of tough fishing restrictions along the West Australian coast, a confidential report has revealed the…
Algal bloom recreational fishing response includes plans for artificial reef and reservoirs
A new artificial reef will be created off the South Australian coast to help the state’s recreational fishing…
Native American teens take long-awaited kayak trip to celebrate return of salmon to dam-freed river
ADVERTISEMENT As bright-coloured kayaks push through a thick wall of fog, voices and the beats of drums build…