Freshwater Wetlands and Fish: Importance of Freshwater Wetlands to Marine Fisheries Resources in the Great Barrier Reef

Abstract

The report provides an overview of freshwater wetlands of importance to fishery productivity from Daintree River to Bundaberg. This includes identification of wetlands and a brief description of their present status for fisheries with particular reference to connectivity, water quality and habitat quality. Reference has been made to invasive weed species where these are considered to impact Freshwater Wetlands and Fish on wetland values. Available data on fish habitation is included. This report includes data from published reports, the Suntag tagged fish database and anecdotal information from local anglers and landholders.