New Guidebook for Assessing Freshwater Protected Areas
Setting up a protected area is only the beginning of a long-term conservation effort. An ongoing commitment is needed to ensure that the area is truly protected, Read More…
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Saving Species on the Edge of Extinction
Mekong giant catfish, Siamese giant carp, and Asian giant softshell turtles were among the many rare and vulnerable animals featured at a recent workshop hosted by the 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, and energy necessary 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 alleviate some of the impacts on 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. FISHBIO staff made this point during a recent Read More…
Monitoring Protected Areas, Both Salty and Fresh
A central tenet of conservation holds that special natural areas should be protected in order to prevent their degradation or destruction. This concept of “place-based” conservation is Read More…
Celebrating Stories of Change
The Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET) celebrated its 10th birthday in January with a daylong meeting that brought together donors, policy makers, stakeholders, and research partners in Read More…
A Mekong Symposium at the American Fisheries Society
At the recent American Fisheries Society annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., a full-day symposium titled "Sustaining Diverse Fisheries in the Mekong Basin” brought together researchers from Read More…
Science for a Sustainable Mekong River System
What scientific information can government officials and others use to validate, identify, and prioritize needed scientific studies in the Mekong River Basin related to sustainable river resources Read More…
Mekong Environmental Symposium
The Mekong Environmental Symposium, held March 5-7 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was a gathering of governmental decision-makers, scientists, and organizations active in the Mekong Basin Read More…