Short answer: Climate change is significantly impacting Australia’s freshwater ecosystems through rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and increased drought frequency. These changes reduce water availability, degrade water quality, and threaten aquatic biodiversity. Proactive water management and conservation strategies are essential to protect these vital systems.

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