Novel Fishing Method Finds Rare Fish

A novel way of catching fish - stunning them with an electric current - has helped Northern Territory researchers rediscover a rare species. The Lorentz's Grunter (Pingalla lorentzi) was found again during a study into northern Australian freshwater fish in the Finnis River near Batchelor. It had not been seen in the region for 14 years. "The rediscovery of this particular fish is significant," Primary Industry and Fisheries Minister Chris Natt said. "It helps to build an accurate picture of our ecosystems and assists in making science-based management decisions for our waterways." The Grunter was also found by the researchers at another site on the Finnis River, more than 40km from the original site near Batchelor...