Wetland thriving with aquatic life again a glimpse of carp-free future
While conservationists and fishers have formed an action group calling for more management of the pest fish now, Teal Flat provides a glimpse of what could be possible, even without a carp herpes virus.
A wetland in South Australia's Mid Murray region has been restored to its native state by being separated from the Murray River and allowing it to dry out through evaporation, which kills carp. The result is an abundance of native aquatic plants and animals, with conservationists calling for more action on carp management. The lagoon is one of 25 pool-connected wetland sites managed by a landscape board, and ecologists say the ecosystem is thriving without carp, with diverse native fish, birds, frogs, and turtles.
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