Fish

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Protecting our fisheries

Many of us enjoy eating fish – and there are numerous benefits to eating fish  “Eating fish is an important source of omega-3 fatty acids. These essential nutrients keep our heart and brain healthy. Two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Our bodies don’t produce omega-3 fatty acids so we must get them through the food we eat.” According to Greenpeace : “More than 3 billion people around the globe depend on...

Connecting ( happy ) fish, rivers and people

World Fish Migration Day is a one-day global celebration to raise awareness for the importance of free-flowing rivers and migratory fish. The first celebration was in 2014 and, this year, we are coordinating the fourth! On this biennial international day of events, organisations from around the world organise their event around the common theme of CONNECTING FISH, RIVERS AND PEOPLE.  Why celebrate World Fish Migration Day?  Many fish need to migrate to reproduce, feed and complete their life cycles. They...