From Europe to the Atlantic: new insights into eel migration

European eels are legendary travelers, undertaking journeys of up to 9,000 km to spawn inthe Atlantic Ocean. A groundbreaking study led by LifeWatch researchers has broughttogether tracking data from more than 2,300 eels across 9 countries, revealing howgeography and river barriers shape the timing of this epic migration.

Return of the twaite shad to the Scheldt River After a Century-Long Absence

The twaite shad, a migratory fish that once disappeared from the Scheldt River due to pollution, has made a remarkable return in the past decade. Known locally as the “May fish,” the twaite shadspawns in the river between late April and early May. Researchers from the Institute for Nature and Forest Research (INBO) have been studying the species since its return in 2014, using LifeWatch Belgium acoustic telemetry and data loggers to track the fish’s movements and habits.

New Study Monitors Fish Migration in the Leie and Scheldt Rivers

Over recent weeks, researchers from the Institute for Nature and Forest Research (INBO) have deployed an extensive network of detection devices alo

First ETN datasets available through GBIF

The first datasets from the Permanent Belgian Acoustic Receiver Network are now available via GBIF. Over 507,000 fish tracking records from Belgian waters offer new insights into species movement and biodiversity.