Saving the Danube sturgeon needs conservation efforts plus local community support and compensation for fishermen.
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The sturgeon, an iconic and valuable fish of the Danube, is facing severe threats from overfishing, habitat destruction, and illegal poaching, despite intensive conservation efforts supported by European funding. While projects are successfully breeding and monitoring juvenile fish, the long-term survival of the species remains uncertain without the support of local communities and adequate compensation for fishermen who have lost their primary source of income due to fishing bans. The article highlights that while scientific conservation is advancing, the lack of consultation and financial support for local fishermen is a major obstacle to fully saving the sturgeon.
