The Eels of Dandenong Creek

We’ve been wanting to tell the story of our short finned eels ever since a major pollution event hit Dandenong Creek.
This short film touches on their amazing lifecycle, what the eels meant to our indigenous nations, and how urbanisation is affecting them.
Visit our website for more information: www.ffdc.org.au

[@roryross195]

What a great short film... it put a shiver up my spine. We have to get renewed focus on these spaces, they can offer us so much.

[@MoreliaAustralia]

This is a wonderful video. Great to learn about the sustainable fish traps in the past. I hope the bad pollution doesn't ever happen again.

[@carolyngilpin3695]

This is so well done, thank you. I remember the awful pollution event and it's devastating to see the aftermath. Every creature is so important, and people need to realise the terrible impact they can make 'downstream' everywhere!

[@allonekingdom]

Greatly meaningful work

[@AussieAquatic]

Great video and fantastic to see the community re-engaging with our local waterways.

[@greggclifford8662]

Easily the best piece I have seen on eel preservation . Great work. Regards Greg UK.

[@brunaiotti5218]

Freshwater bodies like the creek are home to thousands of species. The eel has been part of this habitat for thousands of years, and embedded in aboriginal culture. We should coexist with nature and protect biodiversity, as a key element to our own survival. Applause to those involved in the making of this video.

[@davesharley7545]

Its a terrific story. Another example of why we need to protect these wonderful ecosystems

[@wizardofoz1390]

Awesome

[@leeyh9696]

Awesome video by the Friends of Dandenong Creek. Superb effort! Hope this video will create an awareness of the importance of our Creek.

[@theresegrinter8792]

What an amazing story - love your eel logo too

[@genb4016]

Great video - the health of our waterways is so important so support the life within them. The pollution events are disappointing and tragic for the eels and other fish in there. I wish these insecticides were not available. I love the graphics at the beginning, seeing all the eels in such clear water and the care shown by First Friends. I wonder where the best spot is along Dandenong Creek to see the eels.

[@chrismacf4333]

The creek is a great asset. Love the video.

[@AidanKyval]

Love your work

[@chickencoopowner]

they're so beautiful!

[@corneliusoutdoors]

Good work.

[@Ozblu3y]

fantastic

[@ZulfiqarAli-xw2gb]

can you find mussels or pearls in the Dandenong creek?

[@firstfriendsofdandenongcre8904]

No mussels or pearls in Dandenong Creek

[@russelblackwell6041]

Use to catch eels at the back of Myuna Farm heading towards Motown Doveton

[@observer950]

They taste good

[@efonluvsfishing]

Love the video. Can you fish in the Dandenong Creek?

[@firstfriendsofdandenongcre8904]

You can but it is not recommended due to the high levels of pollution

[@257rani]

Does the Dandenong Creek flow through to Boggy Creek ( Near Ballarto Road ! and Flora and Fauna Park to the Sea?

[@firstfriendsofdandenongcre8904]

Hey Mithrani, no, Dandenong Creek flows into the Patterson River, just North of Boggy Creek; Boggy Creek flows into Kananook Creek, then out into the Bay.

[@LandOrca21]

Are there still eels in Dandenong creek now?

[@firstfriendsofdandenongcre8904]

Certainly are :) We wouldn't know how many, but they have been seen in the creek in various locations over the past year, and in the tributaries too

[@jimmyarbutus2555]

Next up "The Chipmunks of My Back Yard"

[@mrgrogfather]

Urban run off! An environmental disaster. Great work people! Thank you.

[@korruptd23]

First step don't place drains that feed into creeks and rivers...it's really that. Simple! No need to test the water for contamination as we all know it's contaminated regardless and the surviving species have to survive in it. There's a reason why it's banned to swim in it. Where ever you find humans in large populations you find waste. We really need to move back to a simpler way of life how our ancestors used to live.

[@hendrasinaga2195]

Wow... I am to Eel fishing world fastest 👍

[@scod3908]

Carpet cleaning companies regularly pull up on the side of the road and dump their soap water into the storm water drains I've called them in before on multiple occasions, the industry is rife with them dumping surfactants

[@holgerteer2235]

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[@brandonsmith1192]

Peter Hitchiner said "there was a lovely bubble bath display in Merri creek today" when this happens there last year People are so pathetic

[@fatTony666]

Another pretend abbo

[@brianwallace1419]

Yeah, but you're not a pretend dickhead. You're the real thing!!