Timely management of rare DR fish species adapted to each species degree of endangerment

  • Project idea information

    Priority

    Environment and culture responsible Danube region - Foster the restoration and management of ecological corridors

    Project Idea Promoter
    (name of the institution)

    Ecological Society Aquaterra (NGO)

    Needs and challenges
    (Needs, main problems or challenges to be addressed)

    Some critically endangered fish species from the Danube river system are threatened with extinction under the current management strategy. This project aims producing timely protection responses adapted to each species. Needs and challenges of targeted pr

    Objectives
    (main and specific objectives to be achieved)

    1. Saving rare and valuable fish species via population monitoring, habitat analysis and protection of reproduction areas, establishing and ranking vulnerabilities in various habitat areas and public outreach; 2. Establishing stations for reproduction and

    Main results and core outputs

    1. On-line training courses. 2. Knowledge transfer to local authorities (with responsibilities in the control, supervision and administration of Natura 2000 sites). 3. Elaboration of a cohesive strategy for ecological restoration and repopulation with rar

    Main foreseen activities

    Project management.
    Communication activities.
    Mapping out migration and age requirements for key species. Establishment of optimal reproduction ages, calendar, migration corridors and reproduction areas.
    Pilot upgrades to rescue and re-populate Nature

    Innovative character of the project idea

    Innovative management tools

    Estimated Total Budget
    (in EUR)

    1800000

    Estimated duration
    (in months)

    30

  • Partners involved at this stage

    ERDF Partners

    No

    IPA Partners

    No

    Associated Strategic Partners

    No

  • Partners requested

    ERDF Partners

    Yes

    IPA Partners

    Yes

    Associated Strategic Partners

    Yes

  • Contact Person

    Name

    Ioana Corina MOGA

    Address

    Bucharest, Romania

    Country

    Romania

    Telephone number

    E-mail address

    Is the applicant the project's potential Lead Partner?

    If not, is the potential Lead Partner already being chosen?

Programme co-funded by European Union funds (ERDF, IPA, ENI)