Known for its diversity of charismatic fish, the Mekong River and its tributaries also host an impressive assortment of invertebrates, such as an array of mollusc species Read More…
There is a popular Khmer saying that has been passed down through the generations: “Where there is water, there is fish.” Unfortunately, for over 5 years now, Read More…
Tonle Sap Lake is unique in its status as Southeast Asia’s largest natural inland lake and largest wetland area. This biodiverse water body has the capacity to Read More…
Approaches to resource management aren’t “one size fits all,” especially when taking into account the diverse environmental, social, technological, political, and economic factors that shape an area. Read More…
This series of infographics about the life cycles of fish in the Tonle Sap Lake and Mekong River of Cambodia were produced by Chhut Chheana for the Read More…
by Bunyeth Chan Small mud carp fishes (Henicorhynchus lobatus and H. siamensis or Trey Riel) are ecological keystone species in the Mekong River Basin. These widespread fishes Read More…
Systems that experience flood pulses are often dynamic hotspots of biodiversity, and as such can contribute great economic and cultural significance. The seasonally flooded Tonle Sap Lake Read More…
by Chhut Chheana – USAID Wonders of the Mekong The Wonders of the Mekong Project would like to introduce to you a type of freshwater fish that Read More…
There are few fishing techniques more efficient than large nets. They can be strategically placed and left to soak for a few hours or days, ultimately catching Read More…
By Sun Visal When I was young there was an abundance of forests and wild animals, especially water birds, and I was always very attached to these Read More…