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Science Talk with Dr. Zeb Hogan- 2019 Mekong Film Festival

Meet Dr.Zeb Hogan, sharing about his conservation journey in Science Talk 2019 Mekong Film Festival, co-host by Young Eco Ambassador Cambodia and Wonders of the Mekong Project (WOM), at CKCC, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 

Produced By: Young Eco Ambassador Cambodia 

Produced By: Young Eco Ambassador Cambodia 

Special Features of Giant Fish Species

This live broadcast will focus on “Special Features of Giant Fish Species” Meet with our speaker, Mr. Thach Phanara, who is one of the Mekong Heroes of 2018-2019 in the conservation of the Mekong River area selected by the Wonders of the Mekong River and currently he is the head of laboratory at the Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute. In Cambodia, fish is an important nutrient, accounting for 61% of each household animal protein intake, and it is the second most-consumed food after meals. The average fish consumption of one person is 63 kg per year. This live broadcast aims to highlight the value of fisheries resources, the comparison of natural and farmed fish, and the importance of participating in the conservation of large fish species in Cambodia.

Bengal Florican Conservation

This live broadcast will focus on the topic of “Bengal Florican Conservation” with our invited speaker, Mr. Hong Chamnan, who has many experiences in bird conservation in Cambodia. The live broadcast aims to preserve the ecological, cultural, and economic system of the importance of Mekong basin, as well as to promote sustainable development of the river and to collect scientific data on the status of the Mekong River.

Produced By: Young Eco Ambassador Cambodia 

Cantor giant softshell turtle Conservation

This live broadcast will focus on the topic of “Cantor giant softshell turtle” with the invited speaker, Mr. Bran Sinal, who has many years of experience in the giant soft-shell turtle. According to official IUCN research, giant softshell turtles are the most abundant in Cambodia, and they live along the Mekong River in Kratie province. The live broadcast is designed to disseminate knowledge on Cantor giant softshell turtle conservation. we will also highlight the importance feature of Cantor giant softshell turtle as well as raise awareness of the action should be taken to protect the Cantor giant softshell turtle.

Produced By: Young Eco Ambassador Cambodia 

“The Importance of the fisheries sector in Cambodia's economy”

This live broadcast will focus on the topic of “The Importance of the fisheries sector in Cambodia’s economy” with Mr. Chheng Phen, Deputy Director General of Fisheries Administration in Cambodia.
The Live show is designed to disseminate knowledge on fisheries conservation and value in the Cambodian economy. Once again, we will also highlight the importance of fisheries as well as raise awareness of the value of fisheries resources that are driving the Cambodian economy today.

Produced By: Young Eco Ambassador Cambodia 

The Sarus Cranes conservation in the LMR -YEA Live Broadcast

This live broadcast will focus on the topic of “The conservation of the Sarus Cranes along the Lower Mekong Regions” with invites speakers, Mr. Bou Vorsak, Acting Programme Manager for BirdLife’s work in Cambodia. The live broadcast is designed to disseminating the knowledge of the conservation works of the Sarus Cranes in the Lower Mekong Delta, Cambodia. Once again, we also highlight the key importance of wetlands as well as to raise awareness on the great ecosystem as natural habitat and sustaining the food chain of wild animals, birds, and human living.

Produced By: Young Eco Ambassador Cambodia 

Wetlands and Mekong Giant Fish's Habitat- YEA Live Broadcast

This live broadcast raises the topic “Wetlands and Mekong Giant Fish’s Habitat” With invited speaker, Mrs. Chea Seila. Wetlands is a great place where every biodiversity can live their lives. There are five Ramsar sites that we all have to protect and raise awareness of sustainable consuming natural resources. This live broadcast also discusses characteristics of wetlands, and how it is crucial for all species, especially the giant fish and other endangered and vulnerable species. Protecting wetlands is an obligation for all of us.

Produced By: Young Eco Ambassador Cambodia 

Connected Rivers: Sustaining Cambodia’s Abundant Fishes

Narrated in Khmer (with English subtitles), the film was produced to inform and inspire the people directly reliant upon sustained fish production for food and economic security, emphasizing the need to consider potential long-term impacts of man-made migration barriers to the natural environment, endangered and iconic species, and their way of life.

Produced By: Wonders of the Mekong Project

The rearing of endangered fish larvae

The Wonders of the Mekong Project, in collaboration with the Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, has collected endangered fish species such as Mekong giant catfish, Giant barb and other fish species from the Mekong River to rear in the Bati Seed Production and Research Station located in Peam Ror District, Prey Veng Province. The rearing takes place until the fish are large enough to be healthy, and then the project tags them to monitor their growth and releases them back into the Mekong.

Produced By: Wonders of the Mekong Project

Studying the influence of Sesan II reservoir on water quality

Wonders of the Mekong with the scientists and Cambodian team research study looking at the influence of Sesan II reservoir on water quality of nearby tributaries. In this processing, we use the water profiler to collect data on temperature region and chlorophyll.

Produced By: Wonders of the Mekong Project

Freshwater Natural Aquarium Documentary

The Freshwater Natural Aquarium Documentary shows freshwater tropical aquarium fish in the wild, in their natural habitat. Have you ever wondered what your freshwater tropical fish’s homes look like in the wild and how they all interact in their natural habitat? Legendary filmmaker Ivan Mikolji takes you on an underwater journey to secret locations in tropical jungles exploring 33 rivers and 7 different habitats.

Produced By: Ivan Mikolji

Ratha Chea | Why is the Mekong River impotant to Cambodia

Freshwater Ecologist Ratha Chea talks about the reasons why the Mekong River is such an important resource to Cambodia and how modification of the river could potentially affect Cambodia. Mekong River is a great source where a lot of people depend on it. Meanwhile, there are more than a thousand freshwater species that live in the Mekong River which provide people needs.

Produced By: Wonders of the Mekong Project

Forecast Mekong: Visualizing Shared Waters

The Mekong is one of the world’s great rivers cascading through six Asian countries from the Tibetan Plateau to the South China Sea, connecting China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. How one country uses or changes the waters of the Mekong upstream can have important implications for the health of the river and people downstream.

Produced By: USGS

Forecast Mekong: Navigating Changing Waters

The video is a form of science diplomacy requested by the U.S. Department of State to educate policy-makers and citizens in Southeast Asia about the vital importance of the Mekong river and delta in maintaining food security and livelihoods in the region. The video also seeks to make policy-makers aware of the potential impacts of climate change on people and the environment of the Mekong delta.

Produced By: USGS

How to protect nests and egg of the Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle

Previously, the eggs were attacked due to unprotected and inadequate management methods, thus causing their nests to be lost. Our daily activities can cause the next generation of the turtle. This video will give us some insight into this knowledge.

Produced By: BTVNews Cambodia

VIDEO Stories

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

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.

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 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.

CHEA SEILA - A MEKONG CONSERVATION HERO​

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 (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!

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!

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.