The University of KwaZulu-Natal together with AROCHA-ZA is hosting World Fish Migration Day in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. We are in search for the Red-Tailed Barb that has been listed as vulnerable by the IUCN and disappeared from the streams of Pietermaritzburg. We hoping to find it on this years World Fish Migration Day in the quiet clean water in the Cascade stream that has several in-stream barriers and urban influence stressors downstream. We welcome local participation as we demonstrate fish sampling techniques and hopefully catch some other local fish species. Contact us for more information.
Additional Details
Online Event - No
Country - South Africa
Name of contact person - Matthew Burnett
Organizer
University of KwaZulu-Natal
The University of KwaZulu-Natal under the School of Life Science has undertaken several projects around KwaZulu-Natal unpacking the multiple stressors fish are facing throughout the province from excess water use to poor waste-water treatment management.
Venue
Head past the back gate to Queen Elizabeth Park until you reach the end of the road, we will be at the base of the waterfall, see you there.
