We are Supporting the World Fish Migration Day

The main goal of World Fish Migration Day is raising awareness for migratory fish and the rivers they (and we!) rely on. Creating awareness is an essential first step to make real change. World Fish Migration Day seeks to improve the public's understanding of the importance of migratory fish and how we can reduce our impact on them ♻️

Migratory fish are extraordinary.

They travel throughout rivers to fulfil their life cycles, some swimming more than 10,000 km! They navigate using the currents, magnetic fields, even their sense of taste and smell. Billions of people around the world depend on them for food, sport, research and intrigue. However, many migratory fish species are critically endangered or threatened. The main causes are man-made barriers which disrupt the natural flow of rivers and prevent their usual migratory routes. Many fish need to migrate to reproduce, feed and complete their life cycles. Migratory fish are a crucial link in the food chain and play an important role in creating healthy and productive river systems. Furthermore, they provide an important food supply and livelihood for millions of people around the world. They are ecologically, culturally, economically, and recreationally important!

Because of this, we need to ensure the survival of these species for generations to come. However, fishes typically do not receive the attention they deserve. For this reason, it is important we raise awareness about the plight of migratory fishes. Every event hosted for World Fish Migration Day helps to shine light on the issues and brings us one step closer to helping our rivers and fish Break Free!

More about World Fish Migration Day https://www.worldfishmigrationday.com/about/