Tuesday, 24 June 2014

SAIAB Celebrates World Fish Migration Day


The effects of over-fishing was the topic of discussion at a World Fish Migration Day presentation hosted by the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB). The presentation to mark this global event which took place at the Port Alfred River and Skiboat Club on 23 May 2014, aimed to highlight the ecological and social importance of migratory marine fish species and how they are threatened by human activities. Similar celebrations took place at over 270 sites around the world.