Protection of four endangered fish species in upper stream Gam River, Vietnam

Objectives

• To identify the important biological characteristics of the four endangered fish species in upper stream Gam river.
  
• To identify the main habitat and breeding ground of these species.
  
• To map the distribution and breeding ground of these species.
  
• To interview households fishing in the upper stream river.
  
• To initiate alternative ways for income generation of the fishing households.
  
• To promote the appropriate ex-situ conservation measures including guidelines/regulations for the protection of these species.
  
• To create awareness among stakeholders and communities through participatory involvement in protection of these species.
  
  

Research Theme

• Ecological Reconstruction

Activities

• Regular expedition to collect fish samples for biological analysis.
  
• Analysis of the biological characteristics of the fish species using morphological parameters like maturation stages, development stage of gonad, breeding season, type of eggs, type of natural feed.
  
• Determine influencing factors on population and resources of the fish species.
  
• Mapping the distribution of their breeding grounds;
  
• Conduct interviews and analyze data using the SPS programme.
  
• Conduct Rapid Rural Appraisal. The on-farm trial will be carried out by volunteer farmers.
  
• Draft the guidelines for the protection of the four studied species.
  
• Conduct workshops to discuss research methodology, introduce research findings and regulations.
  
• Organize training programmes for fishing households and other stakeholders of the upper stream Gam river.
  

Expected Outcomes

• Not indicated

Indicative Budget

• 59,900 euro

Duration

• Two years

Project site

• Gam River in Northern Vietnam

ARCBC Remarks

• Project relates to both the economic studies theme and the freshwater fish mini-theme. Links should be developed to the other projects in these themes.

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