ProtectFish project partner Czech Academy of Sciences has published a new research paper on the ecology on the common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). This study aimed at exploring more details on the long-term impact of this fish micropredator’s behaviour and ecology on fish populations in European rivers and streams. The paper, recently accepted in Acta Ornithologica […]
What makes a fish more likely to become prey for birds? Is it the size of the fish, the speed of the predator — or something as subtle as the curve of a river? These are the kinds of questions ProtectFish tries to answer in our Work Package 3: cormorants and habitats – ecosystem effect […]
Partners from the ProtectFish project gather in Poland to develop a predictive model for grayling habitat conservation. A lot of good science starts on the ground. In the San River, located in southeastern Poland, several partners from the Protect Fish project have come together in June 2025. This to conduct water velocity measurements—an essential step […]
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Earlier this year, we’ve presented you the first round of ProtectFish project members that are key to our EU-Funded HorizonEurope project. Today, we gladly present you the remaining partners that further support the ProtectFish project. 🔷 BfG | Bundesanstalt für Gewässerkunde – by means of @Maren Paulmann & @Carola Winkelmman – is in charge of […]
Read More… from ProtectFish project team presentation – Part 2!
On 03 June 2025, the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in cooperation with the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC), hosted the first Conference on Management Advice to Reduce Cormorant Predation Impacts in Brussels. The conference opened with remarks by Deputy Minister for Fisheries of Poland, Jacek Czerniak. It […]
We are pleased to share the 2nd edition of our project newsletter, showcasing the work made since our previous update in November 2024! Over the past months, the consortium has been actively engaged in both technical work and stakeholder outreach. While we have encountered some obstacles along the way, most of those challenges have been […]
Read More… from Newsletter May 2025 – The ProtectFish journey continues
🎬Whether you’re working in fisheries management, conservation policy, science or simply care about the future of our rivers’ biodiversity, check out our project’s objectives for fish, birds and people in this video ! 👀 Our project aims at studying management options and building dialogue among interested stakeholders. Please watch & share with those who you […]
Read More… from Discover the ProtectFish project’s presentation video!
On 14 May 2025, members of the ProtectFish project gathered online for the 2025 General Assembly. The meeting brought together all project partners as well as several members of the External Advisory Board (EAB). Project partners shared updates from their respective work packages, exchanging insights – particularly from the numerous field experiments conducted by project […]
06 May 2025, Koblenz – Germany The first ProtectFish conference, held on 06 May 2025 in Koblenz – Germany, brought together local and regional authorities, scientific experts, and stakeholders to discuss the topic: “Predation as a challenge for protected fish”. Expert presentations offered valuable insights on topics like the harmonisation of species protection, nature conservation […]
ProtectFish Coordinator Niels Jepsen interviewed by Danish online newsletter EcoTech On 28 January 2025, Niels Jepsen, ProtectFish project coordinator and DTU Aqua representative, was interviewed by ECOTECH journalist J. L. Hjorth-Svendsen. This online newsletter is dedicated to discussing biodiversity and ecosystems. Its primary readership includes public authorities, corporations, and organisations engaged in biodiversity matters. During […]
Project Coordinator
Technical University of Denmark DTU
Niels Jepsen - nj@aqua.dtu.dk
Communication, Dissemination Coordinator
Aliénor
protectfish@alienor.eu
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