Rivers in Peril: Global Migratory Fish Declines Threaten Food and Culture
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A global assessment finds migratory freshwater fish collapsing due to dams, overfishing, habitat loss and pollution; 97% of migratory species are at risk of extinction, mega-fish in the Mekong have declined ~95% since 1970, and cross-border cooperation under the Convention on Migratory Species is needed to restore river connectivity and protect livelihoods and diets across major basins.
Topics:world#biodiversity-decline#dams#environment-energy#international-cooperation#mekong-river#migratory-freshwater-fish
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