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Conservation of Ancient Creatures: The Return of 200-Million-Year-Old Fish to the Danube

An international project in Vienna is dedicated to saving the ancient fish of the Danube, and soon these 200-million-year-old creatures will swim again in the waters of this river.

Conservation of Ancient Creatures: The Return of 200-Million-Year-Old Fish to the Danube
Conservation of Ancient Creatures: The Return of 200-Million-Year-Old Fish to the Danube

In an astonishing move, an international project in Vienna is becoming a savior for the ancient fish of the Danube. On the ship "MS Negrelli", a group of scientists is working to preserve creatures that have lived in the waters of Europe since the time of the dinosaurs. These ancient fish, known as sturgeons, are recognized as one of the oldest living species on Earth and have been surviving for 200 million years.

Challenges to Sturgeon Survival

However, in recent years, the population of these fish has drastically declined, and the reasons for this are linked to problems caused by human activities. Among these issues are habitat destruction and overfishing. These threats have made sturgeons one of the endangered species.

Given this alarming situation, a project is taking shape with the aim of returning these fish to their natural environment in the Danube. Experts hope that by carrying out this project, they can save the generations of these ancient creatures that have been at risk for years and revitalize aquatic ecosystems.