Illegal trapping has been detected in Fernglade Reserve, Burnie this Summer. At least one platypus was injured and a lobster trap removed. Read about it in The Advocate
Illegal lobster poaching remains a serious threat
The Giant Freshwater Crayfish “single-handedly” helps save the Tarkine!
Todd Walsh and a friend with just one claw made a big media splash during the Tarkine Bioblitz.
Read about it in The Advocate, on ABC or the Bob Brown Foundation
The video is on Youtube
ABC TV’s BushWhacked! meets the Giant Freshwater Crayfish
I walked into the living room the other day while my kids were watching Bushwhacked! on ABC Me.,..
Series 3 Episode 35. Kayne and Kamil travel to Tasmania to undertake some platypus population research -BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY Kayne gets up close and personal with the giant freshwater crayfish.
Captive breeding success
The Flowerdale Lobster Ponds had a pleasant surprise this week. Read about in the Mercury or The Advocate
The Recovery Plan is released
Release of the 2017-2027 Recovery Plan for the Giant Freshwater Crayfish (Astacopsis gouldi).
Read about it in the Guardian or on ABC online
