Herring Family

Members of the Herring Family

Shad

Threats to Herring & Shad

Blocked Migratory Routes

Dams and weirs can prevent these fish from reaching their spawning grounds.

"Recent studies have shown that freshwater fish populations declined by 76% across the world from 1970 to 2016, with an average decline of 93% in Europe, in part due to weirs and dams that obstruct watercourses." - The Guardian: Unlocking A River

Organizations

Europe