Environment
The risk of extinction of North American freshwater fish
Nearly 40% of fish species in North American streams, rivers and lakes are threatened, according to the most detailed assessment of freshwater fish conservation in the l…
Freshwater Fish
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Environment
Freshwater fish resources are threatened
In a recent report published in BioScience, scientists said that over-exploitation of freshwater fish is threatening the biodiversity of lakes and rivers on a global sca…
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Mekong River fish ranked
Many Mekong and Asian fish species are among the world's largest freshwater fish species, but they are also at risk of extinction.
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Portrait of 12 new freshwater fish species in Vietnam
Wildlife Conservation Organization (WAR) announced the discovery of 12 new freshwater fish species for Vietnam. These species were discovered during surveys in Phu Quoc…
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Video: Tilapia decides to go out to find a way home
The perch tried his best to crawl through the gravel ground, then struggled through the grass to reach the pond on the other side.