Save Dutch Minnows: Urgent Conservation Needed
A Tale of Two Cyprinids: The Carp's Triumph and the Minnow's Struggle The Netherlands' waterways, a marvel of engineering and a source of national pride, tell a story of two cyprinids – the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and the native minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus). While the carp thrives, the minnow is silently disappearing, highlighting a critical imbalance within Dutch aquatic ecosystems. This isn't just about the fate of two fish; it's a reflection of our impact on the environment and a stark warning about the health of our waterways....