Four different fish. On the left, a flattened fish, which is a stingray. At the top, two small golder fish, which are from Geographic Photo Ark. Below them, a fish with a long, thin, downward-pointing mouth, which is an elephant fish. On the right, a large scaly fish, swimming towards us, which is a Jullien's golden carp.
Stingray by Zeb Hogan. Small golden fish from National Geographic Photo Ark by Joel Sartore. Elephant Fish by Oliver Lucanus. Jullien’s golden carp from Bristol Zoological Society

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We are the IUCN SSC Freshwater Fish Specialist Group. Established in 2004 our mission is to be the global forum for people pursuing the conservation of freshwater fishes. We work globally, split across 17 regions and representing over 160 members.

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woman in a mask underwater with various fishes.
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