Battered barramundi eaten in Australia is unlikely to be Australian wild-caught, instead coming from farms in countries such as Thailand.
Food chain fears as 'forever chemicals' found in fish along NSW river
A leading water researcher says residents are right to be concerned about the discovery of PFOS in carp from the Belubula River in Central West NSW.
Photo shows an aerial view of the Belubula River, Central West NSW which ahs been contaminated with PFASFish kill fears as Darling River turns a sickly shade of green
Extreme heat forecast across western NSW has river rangers, locals and the state government worried about the possibility of another mass fish kill.
Photo shows A river with very green water snakes through trees.Oyster spat deaths at research facility 'incredibly disappointing'
About 70 per cent of SA's oyster breeding lines have been lost along with large numbers of fish at an SA research facility, leaving growers "desperately scrambling" to salvage their program.
Photo shows Pacific oysterBig barra bounty hunter captures monster fish 13 years after it was first tagged by a mate
Catching a barramundi measuring more than 1 metre is considered the holy grail of fishing, but anglers targeting trophy fish in one of Australia's biggest river catchments are blowing this out of the water.
Photo shows A fisherman holding a big fish on a boat.Catching sharks for science in the Brisbane river
Local fishermen team up with scientists to catch and tag bull sharks in the Brisbane river, contributing to research about the apex predators.
Photo shows Brisbane River bull sharks: Man holds shark on banks of Brisbane river.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds.Ocean fish and seaweed to be farmed hundreds of kilometres inland using salt water from deep underground
An Adelaide-based aquaculture company hopes to use saline groundwater to grow the products at a landlocked site in South Australia's Riverland.
Photo shows A man wearing a blue shirt holds a glass beaker full of water in front of his face.'Tough decisions' needed to save popular fish in the Top End
The Northern Territory is famous for its fishing, but one iconic species is under threat. The government says tough decisions will need to be made.
Photo shows Golden Snapper stocks near Darwin are declining rapidly.'Like an elephant kicking your heart': Man survives sting from world's most venomous fish at WA beach
Kacper Krupa is fortunate to be alive after he was stung by a stonefish at Hearson's Cove, a popular swimming beach near Karratha.
Photo shows A man lying in a hospital bed with wires on his body, smiling with thumbs upConsidered delicious fare overseas, this pest fish can't be eaten in Queensland if you catch it
Tilapia is a biosecurity nightmare in Australia but popular on many menus overseas. Some in the fishing industry think if you catch the pest fish in Queensland you should be able to eat it.
Photo shows Tilapia'Ring the alarm bells': Study finds 35 fish species should be added to threatened species list
The largest survey of Australia's freshwater fish suggests about one third should be listed as threatened species.
Photo shows Two small fish with silvery blue scales and red colouring.Professional fishers call for amateurs to get a licence to cast a line
Some South Australian fishers are worried recreational catches are skewing the data on fish stocks, as amateurs aren't subject to the same regulations.
Photo shows Fisherman leaning up against a boatShark quiz: How much do you know about great whites and megalodons?
Is your shark knowledge a bit … fishy? Let's find out how well you know these impressive ocean predators.
Photo shows Close-up of shark with wide, flat head with its mouth open and shark teeth exposedMary River cod log trial an 'absolute dream come true' with endangered species already moving in
Using underwater endoscopes, researchers have already discreetly filmed the freshwater cod taking refuge in several of the new purpose-built habitats.
Photo shows A Mary River cod in the habitatRiver pest could become plant food under plan to protect ancient species
Conservationists believe harvesting the invasive fish tilapia and turning it into fertiliser could help save one of Queensland's most scientifically important ecosystems.
Photo shows A small fish on the palm of a hand.Scientists and fishers collaborate to save this peculiar-looking, 'elusive' ray
Sawfish have a shark-like body behind an extended nose resembling a saw. A study collecting fishers' knowledge hopes to discover more about the endangered species.
Photo shows Person wearing blue fishing overalls holds a sawfish down on a table on a boatSea robins have 'the body of a fish, wings of a bird, legs of a crab'. They can also taste with their 'feet'
Imagine wading in the shallows at the beach and tasting mussels and clams hidden under the sand — with your feet. A new study shows fish species evolved to do just that.
Photo shows A spotted fish with a fan-like dorsal fin, flappy pectoral fins and six crab-like legs over sand in a fish tank.From fish bait to fine dining — now mussel farming is cleaning up Port Phillip Bay
Mussels, long regarded as little better than fish bait, are now sold as a gourmet delicacy — and veteran fisherman Lance Wiffen says farming them sustainably is also helping the environment.
Photo shows A man on a boat looking at musselsIn one of the most industrialised parts of Australia, wildlife still flourishes
A team of Indigenous rangers are working with scientists to understand just how much wildlife still exists at Gamay, also known as Sydney's Botany Bay.
Photo shows A wet fur seal sits on a concrete mooring and points its nose up to the sky.Video captures eel's 'desperate escape' from a fish's stomach
Japanese researchers have captured a surprising escape tactic used by juvenile eels, and they aren't the only animal that can escape digestion.
Photo shows An eel looking at the camera side onWhy a top chef wants you to put carp collagen on your face
Australian researchers and chef Duncan Welgemoed are advocating for the pest species to be used to feed into health and beauty products in a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Photo shows Carp fishing