As reported by Positive News, conservation leaders worldwide unite in a groundbreaking effort to protect and revive endangered fish, Sturgeon
Sturgeon were once a common sight in the country’s rivers, but overfishing and dam construction caused numbers to crash. Now they are critically endangered.
But not for much longer, perhaps. This week the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) launched its UK Sturgeon Conservation Strategy and Action Plan, which outlines what needs to happen to turn the fish’s fortunes around.
According to ZSL, restoring migratory routes is key to boosting numbers. The society will now work with UK landowners to identify and restore habitats to help the fish recover. It follows similar projects in France and Germany.
“These ancient fish outlived the dinosaurs,” said Hannah McCormick, a conservation project officer for ZSL. “But after pushing them to the very brink of extinction, all 26 sturgeon species are under threat of being lost forever. [Our strategy] offers a solid, evidence-based way forward to restore the species.”
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