Connecting Fish, Rivers and People

April 21, 2018.
The World Fish Migration Day is a one day global-local event to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish.

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Working together for happy fish

The Happy Fish is the ultimate icon for people, organizations and projects that aim to recreate free migration for fish populations. This symbol unites initiatives by nature organizations and local government bodies from all over the globe that wish to enable free passage for migratory fish. Through publicity- and fundraising initiatives, the Happy Fish logo is a symbol signifying that migratory fish must move freely between their natural spawning-, growth- and habitat areas. The ‘big smile’ means that if successful, fish populations can thrive and increase.

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Video by Jeremy Wade from River Monsters

Jeremy Wade, presenter of the TV-show River Monsters and Ambassador for World Fish Migration Day has made an amazing video about why migratory fish are important and why people should participate in World Fish Migration Day 2018!

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The Happy Fish on Tour

If you live in The Netherlands, keep your eyes open! There might be a fishy-camper racing past your house! The Happy Fish on Tour is a road trip through The Netherlands visiting many events, celebrating #Worldfishmigrationday and spreading the word about the AMBER project!

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Fish migration is essential for healthy rivers

Migratory fish all over the world depend on free flowing rivers. Today, river barriers like dams, sluices and many other obstacles threaten many fish species' survival. Free flowing rivers, that allow fish to travel upriver, increase fish populations in the river and assure healthy river life.