Can eDNA Effectively Measure Aquatic Biodiversity?

Measuring biodiversity is one of the most fundamental tasks in ecology, but cataloguing hundreds or thousands of species quickly becomes a Read More…

The Fish Hidden Beneath the Mud

There is a saying in Cambodia that describes a remarkable seasonal phenomenon: “If there is water, then there are fish.” During the dry Read More…

2021 Fishing Season Closed

Stung Treng Province, which the Mekong River system flows through, is considered by Wonders of the Mekong researchers to be the last habitat Read More…

Following Fish: Using Acoustic Telemetry to Monitor Mekong…

Migration between habitats to feed, spawn, or seek refuge is an essential behavior for many fish, including an estimated 60-70% of Mekong Read More…

Arrow Traps in Tonle Sap Lake: How do they work?

Arrow shaped fish traps, shown in the aerial view photo, are commonly used for fishing in the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia. The traps shown in Read More…

An appeal from the Stung Treng Fisheries Cantonment to…

Stung Treng province is considered one of the last habitats in Cambodia for many fish species to spawn and replenish fish populations in the Read More…

Where Have All the Giants Gone? Using Fisher Knowledge to…

Historically, being the biggest fish in the stream meant megafish species were not threatened by predators and ruled the rivers with their Read More…

A First Look at Mollusc Diversity in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap…

Known for its diversity of charismatic fish, the Mekong River and its tributaries also host an impressive assortment of invertebrates, such Read More…

Benefits of Community-Managed Freshwater Reserves in…

Protected areas have long been a cornerstone of marine fisheries management, and numerous studies have revealed key insights into how these Read More…

Trash Under the Surface of the Tonle Sap River

There is a popular Khmer saying that has been passed down through the generations: “Where there is water, there is fish.” Read More…