The Perfect Storm: What Is Causing Australia’s Fish Kills?

What’s behind the horrifying phenomenon of fish kills in Australian inland waterways? Join us as we unearth the many fish kills that have taken place recently with Lee Baumgartner – the leading scientists who is involved in the government enquiry investigating the events.

Throughout the episode, Lee sheds light on the environmental culprits behind these disasters, stressing the importance of responsible river management going forward. From dissecting blackwater events, hydrology, bacteria and algae, river infrastructure and flow, the ‘perfect storm’ that leads to a fish kill is discussed so you can better understand what is happening to our native fish throughout the Murray-Darling Basin.