VIDEO Stories
The Cry of Female Painted Stork Documentary Video
The song is specially written in the dedication of the loss in the natural habitat which is the one and only home to hundred-thousands species on this planet, including us as human beings, with the hope to make everyone becomes the friend of the earth, to learn more about nature, to create a love for nature, and to protect our nature. Her story will serve as a piece of inspiration to promote more women’s participation in conservation affairs.
THE CRY OF FEMALE PAINTED STORK Lyric VIDEO
It began when 123 Painted Stork were poached and killed on 26 March 2020, the incident made Ms. Chea Siela, who is currently a Project Coordinator at Wonders of the Mekong project, start composting a song named “The Cry of a Female Painted Stork” to express her feeling toward this sorrowful event through the melody for everyone to reconnect with nature and to feel the love and loss and understand the grief when losing their beloved ones as the painted stork losing its partner.
the Mekong Song Project "Machas Tonle"
The Mekong Song “Machas Tonle” described the close connection once human and the river shared.
Sung by: Smallworld Smallband (SWSB) x Sievphin Chong (Peace Chong)
Songwriter: Kao Seda and (SWSB) x (Peace Chong)
Melody: Picherith Morm – ម៉ម ពេជ្ជរិទ្ធ
Produced by: Young Eco Ambassador
Koh Samseb Ecotourism Community
This is the first video titled “Koh Samseb Ecotourism Community” produced by: Sun Heng, Member of YEA: Mekong Generation 2 Program.
The new community just opened two years ago along the Mekong River. This is a great place for nature exploration, especially in the dry season. Koh Samseb is also known as a conservation area and home to many bird species. In addition, in the tourism community of Koh Samseb, there are also ethnic people (Bunong).
Fisherman: My life and fisheries
This is the second video titled “Fisherman: My life and fisheries” produced by: Try Manich, Member of YEA: Mekong Generation 2 Program.
Compared to 1979-2000, catching fish is very hard nowadays. Back then, Mr. Rok Khuoy, a fisherman, used to get plenty of fish. But now, even catching for consumption is hard, not to mention earning profits. He feels very hopeless in the natural fish. Because he doesn’t want to see them extinct, he took part in a fisheries community to help protect and conserve the fish resource in Cambodia for the future generation.
The Conservationist and Irrawaddy Dolphin
This is the third video titled “The Conservationist and Irrawaddy Dolphin” produced by: Try Manich and Sunheng, Member of YEA: Mekong Generation 2 Program.
A conservationist who passionate to protect the Irrawaddy dolphin from other harmful obstacles like net, illegal fishing, and local people. He tries to raise the importance of the Irrawaddy dolphin to people. Lastly, the result of the 2020 remaining dolphin is 89 dolphins which is the greatest achievement from the last population survey in 2018 (92).
AING SEREYRATH - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Aing Sereyrath is working with a group of young individuals to spread awareness about the environment and biodiversity in Cambodia to inspire other young people to care for and protect nature. As the youngest Mekong Conservation Hero, Sereyrath demonstrates that age is just a number when it comes to having a passion for conservation.
CHEA SEILA - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Chea Seila is a conservationist who is working on Wetland and Livelihood in the Lower Mekong River Basin. Her work with local communities inspired her to adapt and look for different ways to protect, preserve, and conserve natural resources.
sUN VISAL - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Visal is a conservationist who works with Wildlife and Wetlands under the Cambodian Ministry of the Environment. He works directly with local community conservationists to protect different bird species in one of the world’s largest waterbird colony, Prek Toal.
BRAN SINAL - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Bran Sinal works as an educator and conservationist to raise awareness about the turtle with local people and tourists in Sombo. Sinal’s hard work and love for wildlife have led him to become the manager of Cambodia’s only turtle conservation center, working to conserve native and endangered turtle species.
THACH PHANARA - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Thach Phanara has dedicated his career to studying and conserving the freshwater fishes of Cambodia. He is the Head of the Laboratory Division at the Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute under the Cambodian Fisheries Administration. Phanara has worked to identify and catalog over 100 species of fish in Cambodia.
HONG CHAMNAN - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Hong Chamnan is a Project Manager with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Department of Freshwater Wetlands Conservation under the Cambodian Ministry of the Environment. He is a trailblazer in conservation work in Cambodia, having started his career to save Cambodia’s wildlife in 1977.
THE KING OF FISHES
Chhoung Hai is a fisherman who always releases giant fish such as Giant barb, Giant catfish, and Isok barb. He started doing this good activity in 2017 and has continued until now (2020).
Endangered River Catfish Lava Collection
A study on the larvae of migratory fish species drifting from the Mekong River to the Tonle Sap Lake as well as the Bassac River is conducted by Wonders of the Mekong and Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute of the Fisheries Administration.
Hope For the Futuer: Wildlife Conservation in the Mekong Basin
This video talks about four inspiring stories of local people who are working hard to protect, study, and raise awareness on wildlife conservation around the Lower Mekong Basin.
The Sarus Crane Film (Part2/3) The Mekong system
Fauna in Focus and BirdLife International Cambodia Programme present part one of their new 3 part film collaboration on the vulnerable Sarus Crane. In this scene, we explore the Mekong River Basin ecosystem of Cambodia’s southeast. Enjoy our 2/3 part film!
The Sarus Crane Film (Part3/3) The Mekong system
Fauna in Focus and BirdLife International Cambodia Programme present part one of their new 3 part film collaboration on the vulnerable Sarus Crane. In this scene, we explore the Mekong River Basin ecosystem of Cambodia’s southeast. Enjoy our 3/3 part film!
The Sarus Crane Film (Part1/3) The Mekong system
Fauna in Focus and BirdLife International Cambodia Programme present part one of their new 3 part film collaboration on the vulnerable Sarus Crane. In this scene, we explore the Mekong River Basin ecosystem of Cambodia’s southeast. Enjoy our 1/3 part film!
Monster Fish, Part 1: Mekong's Mythical Creature | Nat Geo Live
From the Grand Canyon’s Colorado River to Thailand’s Mekong River, National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan spends his life protecting the endangered fish that call these waters home.
Monster Fish, Part 2: Mongolia's Cannibal Trout | Nat Geo Live
As star of Nat Geo WILD’s series Monster Fish, National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan finds himself face-to-fin with enormous cannibalizing trout, giant schools of eels, and other mysterious fish.
Monster Fish, Part 3: Elusive Giant Rays | Nat Geo Live
Dodging the barb of one of the world’s largest stingrays in Southeast Asia is just another day on the job for National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan, who studies and protects the world’s largest freshwater fish.
Monster Fish, Part 4: Take Action | Nat Geo Live
With faces only a mother could love, the plight of endangered freshwater fish is often overlooked. But National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan is on a quest to endear these fish to people around the world in hopes of protecting these colossal underwater creatures.
Mekong River Dolphins and People
The iconic Irrawaddy dolphin was once plentiful in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, but was decimated during the region’s turbulent recent past. Now threatened by fishing nets and proposed hydropower dams, the species is on the verge of extinction in the Mekong. This video was released as part of celebrating the International Freshwater Dolphin Day.
Ruos Sophy story
CI has been working with Rous Sophy, Keo Mao, and other villagers throughout the Tonle Sap to ensure the lake continues to support the people who depend on it. By teaching sustainable fishing practices, preventing deforestation in the region, and encouraging smart business decisions, CI has managed to prove that improving lives and protecting the environment can go hand in hand.
Don't miss the rainfall Episode 11
The Tonle Sap Wildfire Crisis (Phase I) The Tonle Sap Lake is the most important source of water for Cambodians and the largest fish refuge for the country. Cambodia. Climate change causes abnormal water levels to decrease in fish stocks in the Tonle Sap Lake What will all the floating villages and freshwater animals be like?
Don't miss the rainfall Episode 12
The Tonle Sap Wildfire Crisis (Phase II) The Tonle Sap Lake is the most important source of water for Cambodians and the largest fish refuge for the country. Cambodia. Climate change causes abnormal water levels to decrease in fish stocks in the Tonle Sap Lake What will all the floating villages and freshwater animals be like?
Fisherman rally to save Irrawaddy dolphins
Spotting the shy Irrawaddy dolphins in Cambodia’s stretch of the Mekong river brings joy to tourists and locals alike, yet their future is threatened by the triple threat of drought, dam construction, and illegal fishing. One community, however, is doing what it can to prevent the dolphins from disappearing.
ដែនអភិរក្សជំរកសត្វព្រៃ ព្រៃស្អាក ស្រុកអន្លង់វែង
The Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area with a dense forest that favors all kinds of animals. Without proper containment, the younger generation will not recognize the rare species and the natural resources of the forest for hundreds of years.
Climate change animation
Climate change has had a devastating effect, especially for those living along the river!
How are they prepared for adapting to climate change?
Don't wait for rain II
In this new season including raising fish in the rice field with the new technique, Adaptation of Tonle Sap People, Raising chickens with water IMO, Village veterinary training in remote areas, Alarm system 1294, Rainwater filter, Using solar for water pumping.
VIDEO Stories
The Cry of Female Painted Stork Documentary Video
The song is specially written in the dedication of the loss in the natural habitat which is the one and only home to hundred-thousands species on this planet, including us as human beings, with the hope to make everyone becomes the friend of the earth, to learn more about nature, to create a love for nature, and to protect our nature. Her story will serve as a piece of inspiration to promote more women’s participation in conservation affairs.
THE CRY OF FEMALE PAINTED STORK Lyric VIDEO
It began when 123 Painted Stork were poached and killed on 26 March 2020, the incident made Ms. Chea Siela, who is currently a Project Coordinator at Wonders of the Mekong project, start composting a song named “The Cry of a Female Painted Stork” to express her feeling toward this sorrowful event through the melody for everyone to reconnect with nature and to feel the love and loss and understand the grief when losing their beloved ones as the painted stork losing its partner.
the Mekong Song Project "Machas Tonle"
The Mekong Song “Machas Tonle” described the close connection once human and the river shared.
Sung by: Smallworld Smallband (SWSB) x Sievphin Chong (Peace Chong)
Songwriter: Kao Seda and (SWSB) x (Peace Chong)
Melody: Picherith Morm – ម៉ម ពេជ្ជរិទ្ធ
Produced by: Young Eco Ambassador
Koh Samseb Ecotourism Community
This is the first video titled “Koh Samseb Ecotourism Community” produced by: Sun Heng, Member of YEA: Mekong Generation 2 Program.
The new community just opened two years ago along the Mekong River. This is a great place for nature exploration, especially in the dry season. Koh Samseb is also known as a conservation area and home to many bird species. In addition, in the tourism community of Koh Samseb, there are also ethnic people (Bunong).
Fisherman: My life and fisheries
This is the second video titled “Fisherman: My life and fisheries” produced by: Try Manich, Member of YEA: Mekong Generation 2 Program.
Compared to 1979-2000, catching fish is very hard nowadays. Back then, Mr. Rok Khuoy, a fisherman, used to get plenty of fish. But now, even catching for consumption is hard, not to mention earning profits. He feels very hopeless in the natural fish. Because he doesn’t want to see them extinct, he took part in a fisheries community to help protect and conserve the fish resource in Cambodia for the future generation.
The Conservationist and Irrawaddy Dolphin
This is the third video titled “The Conservationist and Irrawaddy Dolphin” produced by: Try Manich and Sunheng, Member of YEA: Mekong Generation 2 Program.
A conservationist who passionate to protect the Irrawaddy dolphin from other harmful obstacles like net, illegal fishing, and local people. He tries to raise the importance of the Irrawaddy dolphin to people. Lastly, the result of the 2020 remaining dolphin is 89 dolphins which is the greatest achievement from the last population survey in 2018 (92).
AING SEREYRATH - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Aing Sereyrath is working with a group of young individuals to spread awareness about the environment and biodiversity in Cambodia to inspire other young people to care for and protect nature. As the youngest Mekong Conservation Hero, Sereyrath demonstrates that age is just a number when it comes to having a passion for conservation.
CHEA SEILA - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Chea Seila is a conservationist who is working on Wetland and Livelihood in the Lower Mekong River Basin. Her work with local communities inspired her to adapt and look for different ways to protect, preserve, and conserve natural resources.
sUN VISAL - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Visal is a conservationist who works with Wildlife and Wetlands under the Cambodian Ministry of the Environment. He works directly with local community conservationists to protect different bird species in one of the world’s largest waterbird colony, Prek Toal.
BRAN SINAL - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Bran Sinal works as an educator and conservationist to raise awareness about the turtle with local people and tourists in Sombo. Sinal’s hard work and love for wildlife have led him to become the manager of Cambodia’s only turtle conservation center, working to conserve native and endangered turtle species.
THACH PHANARA - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Thach Phanara has dedicated his career to studying and conserving the freshwater fishes of Cambodia. He is the Head of the Laboratory Division at the Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute under the Cambodian Fisheries Administration. Phanara has worked to identify and catalog over 100 species of fish in Cambodia.
HONG CHAMNAN - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO
Hong Chamnan is a Project Manager with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Department of Freshwater Wetlands Conservation under the Cambodian Ministry of the Environment. He is a trailblazer in conservation work in Cambodia, having started his career to save Cambodia’s wildlife in 1977.
THE KING OF FISHES
Chhoung Hai is a fisherman who always releases giant fish such as Giant barb, Giant catfish, and Isok barb. He started doing this good activity in 2017 and has continued until now (2020).
Endangered River Catfish Lava Collection
A study on the larvae of migratory fish species drifting from the Mekong River to the Tonle Sap Lake as well as the Bassac River is conducted by Wonders of the Mekong and Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute of the Fisheries Administration.
Hope For the Futuer: Wildlife Conservation in the Mekong Basin
This video talks about four inspiring stories of local people who are working hard to protect, study, and raise awareness on wildlife conservation around the Lower Mekong Basin.
The Sarus Crane Film (Part2/3) The Mekong system
Fauna in Focus and BirdLife International Cambodia Programme present part one of their new 3 part film collaboration on the vulnerable Sarus Crane. In this scene, we explore the Mekong River Basin ecosystem of Cambodia’s southeast. Enjoy our 2/3 part film!
The Sarus Crane Film (Part3/3) The Mekong system
Fauna in Focus and BirdLife International Cambodia Programme present part one of their new 3 part film collaboration on the vulnerable Sarus Crane. In this scene, we explore the Mekong River Basin ecosystem of Cambodia’s southeast. Enjoy our 3/3 part film!
The Sarus Crane Film (Part1/3) The Mekong system
Fauna in Focus and BirdLife International Cambodia Programme present part one of their new 3 part film collaboration on the vulnerable Sarus Crane. In this scene, we explore the Mekong River Basin ecosystem of Cambodia’s southeast. Enjoy our 1/3 part film!
Monster Fish, Part 1: Mekong's Mythical Creature | Nat Geo Live
From the Grand Canyon’s Colorado River to Thailand’s Mekong River, National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan spends his life protecting the endangered fish that call these waters home.
Monster Fish, Part 2: Mongolia's Cannibal Trout | Nat Geo Live
As star of Nat Geo WILD’s series Monster Fish, National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan finds himself face-to-fin with enormous cannibalizing trout, giant schools of eels, and other mysterious fish.
Monster Fish, Part 3: Elusive Giant Rays | Nat Geo Live
Dodging the barb of one of the world’s largest stingrays in Southeast Asia is just another day on the job for National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan, who studies and protects the world’s largest freshwater fish.
Monster Fish, Part 4: Take Action | Nat Geo Live
With faces only a mother could love, the plight of endangered freshwater fish is often overlooked. But National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan is on a quest to endear these fish to people around the world in hopes of protecting these colossal underwater creatures.
Mekong River Dolphins and People
The iconic Irrawaddy dolphin was once plentiful in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, but was decimated during the region’s turbulent recent past. Now threatened by fishing nets and proposed hydropower dams, the species is on the verge of extinction in the Mekong. This video was released as part of celebrating the International Freshwater Dolphin Day.
Ruos Sophy story
CI has been working with Rous Sophy, Keo Mao, and other villagers throughout the Tonle Sap to ensure the lake continues to support the people who depend on it. By teaching sustainable fishing practices, preventing deforestation in the region, and encouraging smart business decisions, CI has managed to prove that improving lives and protecting the environment can go hand in hand.
Don't miss the rainfall Episode 11
The Tonle Sap Wildfire Crisis (Phase I) The Tonle Sap Lake is the most important source of water for Cambodians and the largest fish refuge for the country. Cambodia. Climate change causes abnormal water levels to decrease in fish stocks in the Tonle Sap Lake What will all the floating villages and freshwater animals be like?
Don't miss the rainfall Episode 12
The Tonle Sap Wildfire Crisis (Phase II) The Tonle Sap Lake is the most important source of water for Cambodians and the largest fish refuge for the country. Cambodia. Climate change causes abnormal water levels to decrease in fish stocks in the Tonle Sap Lake What will all the floating villages and freshwater animals be like?
Fisherman rally to save Irrawaddy dolphins
Spotting the shy Irrawaddy dolphins in Cambodia’s stretch of the Mekong river brings joy to tourists and locals alike, yet their future is threatened by the triple threat of drought, dam construction, and illegal fishing. One community, however, is doing what it can to prevent the dolphins from disappearing.
ដែនអភិរក្សជំរកសត្វព្រៃ ព្រៃស្អាក ស្រុកអន្លង់វែង
The Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area with a dense forest that favors all kinds of animals. Without proper containment, the younger generation will not recognize the rare species and the natural resources of the forest for hundreds of years.
Climate change animation
Climate change has had a devastating effect, especially for those living along the river!
How are they prepared for adapting to climate change?
Don't wait for rain II
In this new season including raising fish in the rice field with the new technique, Adaptation of Tonle Sap People, Raising chickens with water IMO, Village veterinary training in remote areas, Alarm system 1294, Rainwater filter, Using solar for water pumping.