World Fish Migration Day (WFMD) is a global awareness campaign celebrated every two years to highlight the connections that migratory fishes have with human and non-human species, lands, and waters. May 25, 2024 will be marked by celebrations, events, and action campaigns highlighting migratory fish. Lots of great information is available at: https://worldfishmigrationday.com/

Why is this important? The 2020 Living Planet Index revealed a 76% decline in Migratory Freshwater Fish populations since 1970. These fish are essential for connecting water and land ecosystems, serving as vital links in food chains, and supporting the livelihoods of millions. However, many face obstacles like dams and other barriers that disrupt their natural migration routes. To preserve these fish and revitalize our rivers, we need to raise awareness and built support for the restoration of free-flowing rivers.

As part of the 2024 celebration of migratory fish, the World Fish Migration foundation is holding the “International conference on protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers in Europe,” April 15–17, 2024 in The Netherlands, and highlights the actions on protection and restoration of Free-Flowing Rivers in Europe.

See the full program at: https://freeflowconference.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Free-Flow-Conference-Programme.pdf