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Mary River cod thriving in Brisbane River catchment, century after relative went extinct

The Brisbane River cod went extinct about 100 years ago. A close relative, the endangered Mary River cod, was introduced to the area in the 2020s and researchers say it's reached a key milestone. A ...
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Experts encourage innovative method to combat invasive fish devastating local ecosystems: 'It's a real natural, sustainable solution'

Invasive tilapia have been threatening endangered cod populations in Australia's Mary River, but experts say the cod are biting back, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported. Conservationists from ...
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Breeding logs, river repair and restocking keys to endangered Mary River cod's survival

Diving into his dams, Darren Knowles knows that the territorial male Mary River cod he is about to encounter will not welcome him. During the breeding season, male cod rush from nests in large plastic ...
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Critically endangered fish makes incredible comeback after turning tables on its biggest threat: 'It's provided a lot of hope'

A critically endangered fish in Australia's Mary River seems to have a workable approach to deal with invasive tilapia that's competing for food and habitat. The cod's response to the overcrowding? If ...
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From cod logs to frog bogs: we catalogued 400 ways to help species survive a warmer world

Australia’s natural environment is changing rapidly as the world warms, and many species are struggling to keep up. The pace of change is staggering, with 2024 declared Earth’s hottest year, ...