Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - January, 2019
WA anglers have been banned from a popular fishing ground without consultation.
Frog sounds give river data
Local researchers are the first in the world to eavesdrop on ecosystems to monitor wetland restoration.
Oil plans approved off SA
Regulators have approved oil and gas testing in the Great Australian Bight this year.
Sydney swimmers warned of risks
Scientists say western Sydney residents are at risk of swimming in contaminated water.
Termites help dry rainforests
Australian researchers have found termites play a critical role in helping tropical rainforest plants survive drought.
Darling sees double fish death
Experts fear whole populations of local native fish have been wiped out in the Lower Darling River.
Sawfish sweep launched
Researchers are calling for as much information on sawfish as they can gather.
Adani drilling data questioned
Environmental lawyers say Adani unwittingly has provided “persuasive” evidence into allegedly illegal works ...
Drill rig risks raised
Tasmania’s EPA has been slammed for its handling of a drilling platform moored in the River Derwent.
Green turtles tending female
Up to 93 per cent of green turtle hatchlings could be female by 2100, as climate change causes “feminisation” of the species.
Intertidal loss spotted
Artificial intelligence has revealed a significant loss of crucial intertidal ecosystems.
Singing rivers tune fish counts
Researchers have listened to the ‘freshwater orchestra’ of singing fish to study river health.