Freshwater ecosystems constitute only a small fraction of the planet's water resources, yet
support much of its diversity, with freshwater fish accounting for more species than birds …

Nature-based solutions are widely advocated for freshwater ecosystem conservation and
restoration. As increasing amounts of river restoration are undertaken, the need to …

The Natura 2000 network is regarded as one of the conservation success stories in the
global effort to protect biodiversity. However, significant challenges remain in Natura 2000 …

Extinctions occur naturally in all environments, but rates have accelerated rapidly during the
Anthropocene, especially in fresh water. Despite supporting many fish species of …

Physical obstructions are becoming increasingly recognized as major factors influencing the
migrations, population structures, spawning success and recruitment of freshwater …

Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is a species of conservation concern in their native
range of the Atlantic coasts of Europe (Near Threatened to Critically Endangered) and North …

The requirement to monitor listed species in European designated sites is challenging for
long-lived mobile species that only temporarily occupy protected areas. We use a 21 year …

Abstract Knowledge of the biology, distribution, and abundance of lampreys
(Petromyzontiformes) is critical to inform conservation actions for native species and to …

Scenic rivers programs are a potential tool to conserve freshwater habitat but few studies
have attempted to characterize fish habitat within scenic rivers. Using the Virginia Scenic …

Surveys of environmental DNA (eDNA) have become an important and multifaceted tool for
monitoring and identifying distributions and occupancy of aquatic species. This tool is …