Bushfire Impacts on Aquatic Animals and Eco-Systems

The 2020 Black Summer bushfires devastated nearly three billion animals, but less known is the impact on freshwater ecosystems. Rainfall after the fires washed ash and debris into rivers, harming aquatic life by blocking sunlight and clogging gills. Thayanne Barros joined 2SER to shed light on these effects and how humans can support river recovery.