WWF Central and Eastern EU – WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING OF CRITICALLY ENDANGERED STURGEON
We report here the press release from the WWF of a report about the new evidence of systematic violations from the lower Danube region read the report
WWF Central and Eastern EU – sturgeon poaching along the Danube
We report here the news from the WWF of the rising of the sturgeon poaching along the Danube. go to the news
Fred Conte left us
In Memoriam: Fred S. Conte Fred S. Conte, UC Davis Cooperative Extension Aquaculture Specialist, passed away on February 19, 2021. Dr. Conte was born March 10, 1940 in Houston, Texas to Dr. Raphael and Etta Conte. He has one older brother, Frank. He met his
“Mighty Rivers: Yangtze” reports the sturgeon status and their conservation measures
The program "Mighty Rivers" has in this episode the Yang River as its object, and extensively reports the problems of the three species of sturgeons and paddlefish in this big river of China and also tells about the actions that are underway for the conservation of
Romanian Ministry of Environment: extension of the ban on sturgeon fishery
A few days ago the Romanian Ministry of Environment, published on its website the draft Order on measures for recovery and conservation of sturgeon populations in the natural habitats. The Minister of Environment and the Secretary of State within the Ministry of Agriculture had an
WFC2021 abstract submissions closing 1 March 2021
Don’t miss an opportunity to be part of one of the world’s largest fisheries conferences. To be held in Adelaide, Australia from 20-24 September 2021, delegates can participate in this year’s event, either online or in person through a hybrid program. Connect with leading global
Virtual meeting of WSCS and NASPS Boards
The WSCS and NASPS held a joint Governing Board meeting on 18 February 2021 to discuss shared objectives for each society. Publications, planned meetings and workshops, and supported conservation actions for each society were discussed. One joint activity to highlight is the development of an
First National Symposium on caviar production and export, its derivatives, hopes and challenges
The First National Symposium on Caviar Production and export, its derivatives, hopes and challenges was organized by the Iran National Innovation Fund & Healthy Products Network under the Biotechnology Development Council of vice presidency for Science and Technology, On Thursday 4thof February, 2021. Tehran- Iran.
Sturgeons in the FAO Report of Inland Fishery
The new FAO Report of Inland Fishery, compiling information on fish catches at a basin level, mentions also sturgeon fishery. Over 45 rivers and great lake basins supporting inland fisheries, sturgeon fishery is reported in 9 rivers and two lakes. To make easier for sturgeonists
Genetic criteria for the reintroduction of Huso huso in the Adriatic Sea
The restoration of the extinct Adriatic population of Beluga sturgeon, an iconic species with economic and traditional relevance, is a priority in upcoming conservation strategies but it must not occur without deep prior knowledge on the current diversity distribution. We defined informed criteria for the