Friday, November 19, 2004
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia − Scientists in 17 countries will scout waterways to locate and study the world's largest freshwater fish species, many of which are declining in numbers, hoping to learn how to better protect them, researchers announced Thursday.
Scientists will look for creatures such as the Mekong giant catfish, goliath catfish, giant stingrays, razor-toothed gars, massive carps, caviar-producing sturgeon and predatory salmon -- which can all weigh more than 200 pounds and grow to six feet or longer, the World Wildlife Fund said in a statement received Thursday.
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