Saving the Macquarie Perch

The Macquarie Perch refuge project has established a new population of this endangered species to safeguard it against the threat from Redfin Perch which recently invaded its natural habitat. This exciting project is the culmination of over 10 years of work by a huge team that involves recreational anglers, various state government agencies and local landholders. It provides an ideal model for the recovery of this iconic species that could be replicated elsewhere.