Sturgeon Poaching Threatens Endangered Species in Danube River
Sturgeon poaching and trafficking in the Lower Danube Basin, affecting over 1,000 sturgeon between 2016 and 2023, threaten four endangered species: Sterlet, Stellate Sturgeon, Russian Sturgeon, and Beluga Sturgeon. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reports significant illegal fishing activities in Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine, using banned methods like unbaited hook lines. This poaching jeopardizes the self-reproducing sturgeon populations in southeastern Europe. Efforts to combat this crisis involve strengthening enforcement of fishing bans, increasing conservation efforts, and promoting awareness. The WWF, established in 1961, continues to focus on wildlife conservation and sustainable practices globally.
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