The Sesan originates in Vietnam and meets the Mekong about 30 miles downstream from the Don Sahong. It’s known to be a key migration route for dozens of fish species, including many that local ...

Not only does this threaten the livelihoods of local people, but also the wider ecosystem. Replacing just half the amount of protein provided by Mekong fish with pork, for instance, would need an ...

A river monster thought to be extinct has been spotted again. The giant salmon carp, nicknamed ‘the ghost fish’, has been ...

Local communities play a crucial role in ... what happened this week will show the Mekong countries and the world that the Mekong's mighty fish population is uniquely special and needs to be ...

in tandem with 24 other local, regional and global Mekong-based organizations, details the extraordinary variety of fish species in the Mekong river. These dazzlingly diverse fishes are critical for ...

Affectionally referred to as the “Mother of Water,” the Mekong River, one of the most important rivers in the world, boasts ...

Mapping fish migration routes and identifying threats is crucial to protecting freshwater species and their habitats, ecologists argue.

Australia and ASEAN have launched a collaborative effort which focuses on restoring these migration routes through fish passages, or fishways, which allow fish to bypass dams and other barriers.

Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish – one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world – were caught and released recently in Cambodia, reviving hopes for the survival of ...