Murray crayfish to be reintroduced to SA's River Murray for the first time in 40 years

The Murray Crayfish will be reintroduced in South Australia's River Murray for the first time in 1980. (Supplied: Aquasave Nature Glenelg Trust)

Murray crayfish populations are set to be reintroduced in South Australia's River Murray for the first time in 40 years. 

Aquatic ecologists at Aquasave Nature Glenelg Trust have been granted a permit to release the species in the river in the next couple of weeks.