Reef restoration boosts Swan River's health
The restoration of shellfish reefs in the Swan River has significantly improved the river's health and marine biodiversity. This initiative, led by The Nature Conservancy, has seen the introduction of limestone reefs and the translocation of mussels, which help filter water and provide habitat for various fish species. Ongoing monitoring will focus on the health of the river and the protection of shoreline habitats.
- ▪The Swan River's health has improved due to the restoration of shellfish reefs.
- ▪The Nature Conservancy has created about 6 hectares of artificial reefs using limestone and mussels.
- ▪Monitoring of the reefs will be conducted by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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Reef restoration brings back marine life and boosts Swan River's healthBy Ashleigh Davis and Emma Wynne102.5 ABC PerthTopic:Environmental ManagementSun 17 May 2026 at 10:30amSun 17 May 2026 at 10:30amSun 17 May 2026 at 10:30amBrett Dal Pozzo says shellfish reefs are important for the river's health. (ABC News: Ashleigh Davis)abc.net.au/news/restoration-of-reefs-improves-swan-river-health/106681406Link copiedShareShare articleTwo hundred years ago, before the Swan River colony was formed, the river estuary known as the Derbal-Yerrigan to the Noongar people was a unique environment."A lot of the base of the river was built of historical shellfish reefs, and that was a limestone base," said Brett Dal Pozzo, marine restoration manager at non-profit organisation The Nature Conservancy."We had…
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