Freshwater fish populations plunge 81% as river migrations collapse A sweeping global report finds that migratory freshwater fish are in steep decline, with populations down roughly 81% since 1970. These species depend on long, connected rivers, but dams and human pre...

Freshwater fish populations plunge 81% as river migrations collapse

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Epic river migrations of fish rapidly collapsing, UN report finds Vast journeys, among world’s great wonders, found to be under threat as freshwater fish populations crash by 81%

[6/6] Des solutions existent. Restaurer la continuité des fleuves, limiter la pollution et réguler la pêche. L’ex. du poisson-chat dourada, qui parcourt 11.000 km en Amazonie, montre l’ampleur des mobilités à préserver pour maintenir ces systèmes vivants. #geography #riverconnectivity #biodiversity

A freshwater fish named Arnie just swam a record 530 miles, mostly upstream, Australian scientists say The Murray cod, named Arnie after Australia's recently retired Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, was first tagged in 2022.

🐟 “Arnie” the Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) swam 530 miles upstream. A record journey across Australia’s Murray-Darling rivers. When rivers stay connected. Water flows. Life flows 💪

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💥I'm presenting at the #HydroFish2020 Twitter conference, October 2nd! 🔜 Excited to share some thoughts on the role of #model|s in studying #RiverConnectivity. Looking forward to some inspiring exchange...🗨️ twitter.com/FIThydroproject/status/1...