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Boun ma Luang amath Coordinator of WWF Department of Livestock and Fisheries Tel : 021415242 215243 Fax : 021415241 Mobile 0205704960 MRC / SEA WORKSHOP 08-9 JULY 2009, Novotel, Vientiane LAO PDR Overview of Activities Transboundary Conservation of the Critically Endangered Mekong Giant Catfish
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Project Partners Department of Livestock and Fisheries (DLF Lao) Department of Fisheries (DOF Thailand) WWF Project Duration and Scope planning meeting in May 2007 implementation until 2011 target area includes the provinces of Chiang Rai (Thailand) and Bokeo (Lao PDR)
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Project Goal Wild populations and breeding habitats of the Mekong Giant Catfish and other large migratory catfish species are protected in at least two provinces in the Mekong Basin; Chiang Khong (Thailand) and Bokeo (Lao PDR).
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Survey of deep pools in Mekong River socio-economic assessment assessment of fishing livelihoods Overview of Activities
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Survey of Mekong Giant Catfish spawning and fishing locations (genetic analysis of fish larvae) Overview of Activities
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transboundary dialogue – Chiang Rai and Bokeo establishing fisheries co-management plans Overview of Activities
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transboundary agreement on a fishing quota for Mekong Giant Catfish in 2008 (maximum two fish caught for each province) Overview of Activities
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developing transboundary agreements for fisheries co-management in the Mekong River Overview of Activities
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video documentary on Mekong Giant Catfish Overview of Activities
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