More than 10,000 mulloway fingerlings were released into the Clarence River at Yamba on Friday, July 26.

The 10,000 mulloway fingerlings were produced by Searle Aquaculture and the fish re-stocking program has been done by the Clarence River Fisherman’s Cooperative.

It is an Australian first – the Clarence River Fisherman’s Cooperative has improved the river stock supported with $10,000 funding support from the State Government as part of the White Spot Recovery Program.

Clarence River Fisherman’s Cooperative chairman Brad Dixon said the program will assist with the ongoing recovery from the impacts of white spot.

Yaegl Wadyarr Gargle Land and Sea Contractors business manager Grant Brown said the re-stocking program was a great boost for the Clarence River and mulloway stocks.

“For the Aboriginal people, mulloway means ‘the greatest one’, demonstrating the significance of the species and representing the regeneration and health for Aboriginal people,” he said.

The program is part of the government’s $21.4 million white spot recovery package, announced in June 2023.

IndyNR.com doesn’t usually cover stories in Yamba but as this impacts the Clarence River we thought it important to share this information provided by the Clarence River Fisherman’s Cooperative.

This article appeared on indyNR.com on 28 July 2024.