Biodiversity > Migratory fish populations have declined by over 80% since 1970, study says

Migratory fish populations have declined by over 80% since 1970, study says

Published 23:01 on May 20, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:47 on May 15, 2024  / /  Biodiversity, International

Migratory fish populations have fallen by 81% between 1970 and 2020, mainly due to the degradation, change, and loss of habitat, a study has found, calling for strengthening of monitoring efforts and enhancing river protection and restoration efforts.
Migratory fish populations have fallen by 81% between 1970 and 2020, mainly due to the degradation, change, and loss of habitat, a study has found, calling for strengthening of monitoring efforts and enhancing river protection and restoration efforts.


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