Category: Climate

A recent study reveals that numerous species of freshwater fish are facing critical endangerment, with the dorado catfish being a prominent example. These massive Amazonian fish embark on an extensive migration from the Amazon estuary in northern Brazil to the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, covering a distance of up to 11,000 kilometers. Unfortunately, migratory freshwater fish like the dorado catfish are encountering escalating threats such as habitat destruction, overfishing, and obstructive dams, hindering their crucial journeys. Zeb Hogan, a biologist at the University of Nevada,...