Woven Wedge Traps

People who live in the countryside in Laos depend on water. Small rivers, streams and wetlands located near their villages support livelihoods Read More…

On the eDNA Trail of the Mekong Giant Catfish

It’s surprisingly difficult to find some of the world’s biggest fish. Despite their behemoth size, many of the largest freshwater fish Read More…

Building a Better Shrimp Trap

Fishers are often work to make improvements to their fishing gear, like these fishermen carrying a bunch of fish traps on scooters who were Read More…

Project Launch: Wonders of the Mekong

The Mekong River sustains life for millions of people and is remarkable for the diversity of its wildlife; however, the river is also Read More…

Same River, Different Catch: Findings from Lao Fishermen

Neighboring rural villages nestled on the banks of the Mekong River in Laos seem to blend together as you pass by, and it may be easy to Read More…

Studying Wetlands in 85 Seconds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsUbuFAwjiA February 2 is World Wetlands Day, a day for celebrating the many important services that wetlands Read More…

The Greater Mekong Forum

The Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy is the largest meeting that focuses on the costs and benefits of balancing water, food, Read More…

Innovative Solutions for Fish Passage

Water infrastructure is being developed at an increasing rate in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB), and fish passage technology may help Read More…

Vital Signs: Assessing the Health of Fish Conservation Zones

Just like people need regular health checkups, a protected area needs regular assessments to make sure it’s performing successfully. Read More…

Amazon Inspiration for the Mekong Basin

Learning from others around the world and conducting research that builds on the existing global body of knowledge is a cornerstone of Read More…