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…
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…
Using an echosounder to survey Tonle Sap fish
On November 25th, 2020, the Wonders of the Mekong Project, in collaboration with representatives from the Inland Fisheries Research and Read More…
River’s Bounty: The Economic Value of Fisheries
Whether crewing a large commercial fishing vessel, managing ponds at a fish farm, or setting artisanal fishing traps, the faces of fisheries Read More…
Fishing for Food and Finance: The 2020 State of World…
For some, fishing is a leisure activity – an excuse to get out on the water and enjoy nature with friends and family. Globally, however, Read More…
A Mekong River Giant: The Mottled Eel
Of all the river basins in the world, the Mekong is home to third highest number of freshwater megafauna species. One of these freshwater Read More…
Discovering Fish Distributions of Tonle Sap
Tonle Sap Lake is unique in its status as Southeast Asia’s largest natural inland lake and largest wetland area. This biodiverse water Read More…
How do Fishers Feel About the Shift to Community Fisheries…
Approaches to resource management aren’t “one size fits all,” especially when taking into account the diverse environmental, social, Read More…
Experience Cambodia’s popular Fishing for Fun Day!
This annual event at a small Cambodian lake in Tboung Khmum Province attracts thousands of local men, women and children as well as visitors Read More…