An Epic Journey—The Great Migration of the Dorado Catfish, Connecting Life Throughout the Amazon
One fish, the Dorado catfish, connects the rivers and people of the Amazon basin as it journeys on the longest freshwater migration in the world. It will only survive if we protect the interconnectedness of the great forest's free-flowing rivers. The Indigenous communities who live along the rivers as their "guardians" are also instrumental in protecting the Dorado, the rivers, and our planet that depends on this vital ecosystem. This video follows the catfish's 11,000 kilometer roundtrip journey and discusses the importance of conserving the Amazon River for nature and people.
Subject Tags
- Fisheries
- Indigenous Peoples
- Community-based conservation
Citation
The Nature Conservancy. (2023). An Epic Journey - The Great Migration of the Dorado Catfish, Connecting Life Throughout the Amazon. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9D2wphXRnQ
Keywords: migration; Dorado catfish; Amazon river; freshwater; fishing; Indigenous Peoples; community-based conservation