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Discovery of a genetic sex marker in sturgeon Scientists have discovered a molecular marker for sex determination in sturgeon within the international project STURGEoNOMICS, led by IGB. This discovery represents a significant breakthrough for evolutionary biology, for species conservation and for caviar-producing aquaculture. This genetic

WSCS General Assembly (GA), November 18, 2020 (virtual) The annual General Assembly of WSCS has been held virtually on 2 December 2020. There was a notable participation of members with over 74 presences. The agenda is shown below. Other presentations, in addition to that of

We have the pleasure to inform you of this WWF  event: "Dear sturgeon experts, WWF's EU funded LIFE for Danube Sturgeons Project aiming to preventing and counteracting poaching and illegal wildlife trade is coming to a close this year, in the midst of very turbulent

We report here the news from the WWF of the release of 700 Russian sturgeons in the Danube river. go to the news    

We would like to pay tribute to an amazing scientist and mentor, Dr. Serge I. Doroshov  the “father of sturgeon aquaculture” in North America. A title he himself never claimed. Dr. Doroshov was born in western Siberia, Russia in 1937. He lost his father and mother

The International Association for Danube Research, Austria in cooperation with the Institute for Integral Development and Environment, Slovenia, have prepared an e-book and a colouring book addressed to children of all ages. The book highlights the adventures of a little sturgeon and the challenges he

The NASPS virtual meeting will be held from 7:45 AM-2:15 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on October 27, 7:45 AM-2:30 PM PST on October 28, and 7:45 AM-1:30 PM PST on October 29.   Registration for the webinar will be available soon on the NASPS