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OzFish

A better future for fishing

Our fish habitats have experienced more than two centuries of habitat destruction by human intervention, placing the future of recreational fishing at risk. Many of these vital habitats are not just threatened but are considered functionally extinct. Less habitat means fewer fish surviving, thriving and breeding and that impacts every fishing trip. BCF is committed to making a real difference to fish populations and 5 years ago partnered with OzFish Unlimited, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and restoration of our waterways. Despite the challenges of drought, fire, flood and a pandemic, the work speaks for itself in scores of riparian trees planted, seagrass meadows rejuvenated, rivers resnagged, shellfish reefs restored, fish rescued, habitats mapped, rivers monitored, and waterways cleaned.

At the core of BCF is their genuine desire to leave a legacy of a better fishing future. From seagrass to saltmarsh and everything in between they have backed OzFish for close to five years to help rebuild, revitalise and replenish our degraded ecosystems. Their continual commitment to this legacy means that together we are making profound improvements to Australia’s waterways.

— Craig Copeland, CEO and Founder of OzFish Unlimited.

OUR AUSSIE WATERWAYS AREN’T IN GREAT NICK

OVER 90%

of Australian shellfish reefs have disappeared.
Source (Australian shellfish ecosystems: Past distribution, current status and future direction 2018)

85%

of Australian rivers have been degraded by human activity.
Source National Land and Water Resources Audit (2001)
A national study reports

a 36% decline

in marine fish stocks between 1994-2014
Source (Finlayson & Rea, 1999; Zann, 1995)

MORE THAN 50%

of seagrass beds and wetlands have been lost in recent decades
Source (Edgar et al. 2018)

WHAT WE ARE DOING

At BCF we know great things happen when everyone joins together in pursuit of a common purpose. Our vision is to unite our passionate customers with leading conservation organizations like OzFish to collectively shape the future of the outdoors for all who love it today and for generations to come.

We’re also directly investing in grassroots projects…

After all, healthier waterways will mean more fish and better fishing.

We're working through our partners OzFish to ensure the health of our fish and wildlife resources for generations to come. Our efforts have restored truckloads of habitat, helping to create healthy rivers, lakes and oceans, with programs that have significantly increased wildlife populations for many native species.

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Volunteers

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A better future
for fishing

Help OzFish make a difference to Australia's fishing future.
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Rebuilding our
Lost Shellfish Reefs

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Restoring Seagrass
Meadows

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Resnagging
Our Waterways

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WHAT CAN YOU DO

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Donate

The easiest way to get involved is by donating online or rounding up your purchase next time you visit BCF. Purchases can be rounded up to the nearest $1 or $5 with donations going towards restoring fish habitat which helps to ensure the future of fishing.

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Become a member

Better yet, get involved, get dirty and become an OzFish member and volunteer. Give back to your local area, to the rivers and oceans you love to fish in and help ensure fishing is a sport enjoyed by the next generation too.

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Get Active

Your local Chapter is the ‘go to place’ to get involved with any projects in your area such as resnagging, river bank planting, weir removal, fish ladders or anything that will ultimately improve your local fish habitat.

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