In the Mekong’s murky depths, giants abound, new expedition finds

An underwater expedition has confirmed the presence of some of the world’s largest and most threatened freshwater fish in a remote and barely studied stretch of the Mekong River in northeastern Cambodia. The findings included a 180-kilogram (400-pound) giant freshwater stingray that was captured and released in collaboration with local fishermen, but also revealed several … Continue reading In the Mekong’s murky depths, giants abound, new expedition finds