A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in March, found that there are 325 species of migratory fish crossing international borders that need deliberate action in order to survive.
Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline
A March global assessment identified 325 migratory freshwater fish species crossing international borders now face extinction unless conservation actions are urgently implemented. The decline threatens global biodiversity, food security, and freshwater ecosystems, with ripple effects on 1+ billion people dependent on these species for protein. Immediate cross-border collaboration is required to mitigate irreversible damage.