Researchers at the Gulbali Institute, led by Dr Amina Price, have successfully bred the critically endangered Stocky Galaxias in captivity for the second consecutive year. In 2023, the Institute marked a groundbreaking achievement with the world's first hatching of these delicate fish under controlled conditions. And now, the team's hard work has paid off again, with almost 500 babies happily swimming in our aquatic lab!
The fish are only known from one stream, located high in the Snowy Mountains (and only 22km long!). To replicate Alpine conditions, the team needed to build a unique laboratory. They also needed to replicate the year's sunrise/sunset and seasonal changes. It took several years of trial and error to find the right mix of conditions, and the 'bumper' breeding year represents a significant milestone for the long-term survival of this species.
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