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Establishing the Conservation Status of the Acipenseridae Family in Georgia

Grantee Name: Black Sea Eco Academy

Hotspot
Caucasus
Location
Georgia
Amount
$55,000
Dates
Aug 2006 – Sep 2008
Keywords
Freshwater, Research, Species Conservation
Define the current status of the Acipenseridae species of sturgeon along the Georgian Black Sea coast, where no survey has been conducted over the last 15 years. The results will be used to elaborate recommendations on the current / updated status of the Acipenseridae species in a National Conservation Action Plan that will be submitted to the Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia and IUCN-The World Conservation Union.
Strategic Direction : 2 Strengthen mechanisms to conserve biodiversity of the Caucasus hotspot with emphasis on species, site and corridor outcomes

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