Dispersal and pre-natal origin of Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) in an Australian upland river system.

<p>Research Proposal for PhD project: The development of a method for discriminating Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) populations and movements of those populations, and their larval progeny, based on natural biogeochemical signatures. Specifically selected elemental concentrations in combination with carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios will be used to develop a discriminating signature. The use of these natural biogeochemical signatures will be assessed for utility as a natural trans-generational marking capability for Murray cod in an upland river system.