First Acoustic Tagging of Giant Freshwater Stingray in Cambodia
Deep within the murky waters of the Mekong River, giants lie concealed. Hard as it may seem, in this mysterious environment even an animal roughly the size Read More…
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Importance of the Mekong River for Cambodians and Irrawaddy River Dolphins
by Lor Kimsan My name is Lor Kimsan. I was born in Sambo Village in Sambo District of Kratie Province, which is located along the Mekong River. Read More…
Spatial and temporal distribution of two small mud carps in the Lower Mekong Basin
Small mud carps or “Trey Riel” (Henicorhynchus entmema and H. siamensis) are the most commercially important keystone species in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB). Moreover, these two Read More…
Measuring Mekong Fish Diversity with Environmental DNA
Being able to consistently and comprehensively monitor aquatic biodiversity is critical to inform fisheries management and evaluate the effectiveness of conservation actions. For large tropical rivers like Read More…
First Ever Acoustic Telemetry Study of Mekong Fish in Cambodia Kicks Off
From massive upstream migrations to short swims on and off a floodplain, movement among different habitats is a vital part of the life cycles of many fish Read More…
Population Status of the Striped Catfish in Cambodia’s Lower Mekong System
The striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypothalamus) is a flagship catfish species in the Mekong River and a commercially important fish species in fisheries. The upper Cambodian Mekong River Read More…
Fish monitoring at the Tonle Sap commercial stationary trawl (Dai) fishery
The commercial stationary trawl (Dai) fishery has been operating in the Cambodian Tonle Sap River for more than 100 years. Members of the Wonders of the Mekong Read More…
Studying Fish Through Larvae Collection In The Mekong
Every year, the majority of fishes in the Mekong River spawn in June, July, and August. After spawning in the Upper Mekong, migratory fish species will Read More…
Toul Poan Taley Boeung Sne: A Harmonious Bird Sanctuary And Bird Watching Destination Near Phnom Penh
Prey Veng Province: Flocks of hundreds of thousands of birds can be found in the Toul Poan Taley Boeung Sne multiple use area, located in Toib Sdach Read More…
Younger Generations In Stung Treng Show Concern For Declining Fishery Resources
The two young men in this picture are Huon Thongsan (right), a student living in Vern Sean village, and Den Nora (left), a student living in Koh Read More…