Macroinvertebrates and Fish
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Do fish, macroinvertebrates and other aquatic life interest you? Explore the links in this section to learn something new.
Macroinvertebrate Links
Online Identification and Ecology of Australian Freshwater Invertebrates
http://www.mdfrc.org.au/bugguide/index.htm
Bug expert John Hawking (author of many guide books) and team has recently developed Australia’s first online taxonomic guide for aquatic macroinvertebrates. This site is a work-in progress, with family-level keys developed for a number of Orders. The site includes exclusive close-up photographs, glossary and ecological information that should interest the most inquisitive Waterwatcher!
Build a Bug!
http://www.bugsurvey.nsw.gov.au/html/fun_build.html
Have a go at building your own crazy critter!
Rapid Bioassessment Methodology for Rivers and Streams
EPA 604.1 Rapid Bioassessment Methodology.pdf (1900KB)
The Victorian EPA published this standard sampling methodology for macroinvertebrates in 2003.
Fish Links
Fish Passage: Breaking Down the Barriers
http://www.vicfishways.com.au/
All you need to know about fishways, and why they are important.
Australia New Guinea Fishes Association
http://www.angfa.org.au/frames.html
ANGFA is a non-profit non-government organisation for fish enthusiasts. Their website includes an exciting online aquatic survey database and image gallery.
