NORTHERN MORETON BAY
QUEENSLAND
An algae bloom in Beachmere Lake is believed to be the cause of yet another fish kill.
This latest kill has seen the demise of over an estimated 30,000 fish of various species.
OzFish Unlimited volunteers alongside local recreational fisho's have been working hard to save the last survivors.
They include Mangrove Jack up to 70cm, Estuary Cod to 80cm, Milkfish to a metre, Tarpon to 60cm and Bream to 40cm as well as dozens of Mullet up to 3kg.
OzFish and local rec fisho's alongside local council workers will remain onsite as they try and save the remaining broad stock.
Local OzFish Project Manager Ben Diggles said, "It's so sad to see some many fish gone, however it's been fantastic to see local residents and fisho's rallying together."
Local council are working to identify and rectify the problem in the short term and re-establish waterflow into the lake.
Long-term OzFish Unlimited will work with council engineers to develop a more permanent solution to repair and restore this vital and highly productive fish nursery in the Moreton Bay area.
