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.


A Carbon Pulse login is required to read this content. Register today to access all biodiversity content in full for free.
You can also apply for a FREE TRIAL of our subscription service, for unrivalled news and intelligence on carbon markets and net zero as well as biodiversity. See what we offer.
If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, log in here.