Freshwater Fish Specialist Group

The group was established in 2004 and is a joint partnership between the IUCN Species Survival Commission and Wetlands International. Chaired by Dr Richard Sneider, the FFSG are a diverse group of experts, spread over 17 regions around the world, with a solid record in ichthyology and the conservation of freshwater fishes.

The FFSG is concerned with conserving the aquatic environment worldwide, maintaining fish biodiversity and ensuring sustainable fisheries in relation to people and water resource use. Our biggest challenge is the development of practical, global strategy for freshwater fish conservation in the face of species extinction and rapidly declining freshwater fisheries worldwide.

Working together, the FFSG focuses on a number of key areas; including strategy and policy development, provision of technical information and advice, training and education, IUCN Red Listing and biodiversity assessments.

For more information please visit the FFSG website, which highlights the scope of the FFSG’s work and key activities.