Danube River fauna was enriched last month, as three important sturgeon stocking events have taken place in Isaccea (Romania) and Baja and Ercsi (Hungary). The aim of this activity was to save and strengthen two highly endangered Danube sturgeon populations by state-of-the-art conservational methods.

The fish was previously tagged, in order to enable identification in case of recapture by in-situ surveys, and assist evaluation of survival rates for those released. This will provide valuable insight for larger stocking plans in the future. READ MORE.

Sturgeons and other migratory fish species represent a historical, economic and natural heritage of the Danube

ABOUT MEASURES PROJECT

MEASURES aims to create ecological corridors by identifying key habitats and initiating protection measures along the Danube and its main tributaries. In this sense, sturgeons and other migratory fish species will act as flagship species in support of our goals. Read more about the project here: dtp.interreg-danube.eu/measures 

CONTACT

Paul Meulenbroek, project manager, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, measures_coord@boku.ac.at

Daniel Trauner, project assistant, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, measures_coord@boku.ac.at

Mădălina Corciu, communication manager, WWF DCP Romania, mcorciu@wwfdcp.ro

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