Taimen

Nimelen Refuge

A key Russian stronghold for wild salmon and Siberian taimen has received critical protection in Khabarovsk.

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New Sakhalin Reserves in the Works

Sakhalin Island’s governor plans new protected areas for Nabil and Dagi rivers, two strongholds for salmon and Sakhalin taimen.

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Field Notes: Unlocking Taimen Mysteries

In the Russian Far East we are working with partners to protect strongholds for taimen, the largest member of the trout and salmon family.

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Sakhalin Raid Busts Taimen Poachers

The operation on the Nabil River protects important wild salmon habitat that hosts critically endangered Sakhalin taimen.

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The Tugur Chum Eaters

Chasing 90-pound trout in the Russian Far East. An excerpt from the original story, appearing in the Fall 2016 issue of The Drake.

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Satellite Images Help Stop Destruction

Russian partners earn new sanctions against rogue gold mining company on Langeri River.

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The Secrets of Japanese Giants

New technology and international effort produces deeper understanding of rare giant taimen.

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Tugur Protected!

Nearly 200,000 acres part of new Tugursky Reserve, a home for giant taimen and 20 other species of fish.

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Tracking Giants in Japan

Notes from the Field: Hope for Sakhalin taimen on Japan’s Sarufutsu River.

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World’s Largest Fish Edges Toward Extinction

International scientific group reveals severe risk to all five species of Asia’s giant taimen.

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