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  • Danube delta dwarf goby, Knipowitschia cameliae, is a species of goby known only from Danube Delta in Romania. Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Traditional fishing check the fyke nets, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing check the fyke nets, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing check the fyke nets, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing with fyke net, Danube Delta fisherman Florin Moisa shaking the net free from weed, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) flying high over the delta with the moon behind, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Dramatic thunderstorm coming over the delta at dusk, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Dramatic thunderstorm coming over the delta at dusk, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Danube Delta landscape with musk thistle or nodding thistle (Carduus nutans) in the foreground, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aqaurium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • Paddling through Danube Delta fisherman, Christian Mititelu, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing with fyke net, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing check the fyke nets, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing check the fyke nets, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing check the fyke nets, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing check the fyke nets, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing check the fyke nets, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • Traditional fishing with fyke net, Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Danube Delta, Romania
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) flying high over the delta with the moon behind, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) flying high over the delta with the moon behind, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Dramatic thunderstorm coming over the delta at dusk, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Danube Delta fisherman, Florin Moisa, Crisan, Danube Delta, Crisan, Romania.
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  • Musk thistle or nodding thistle (Carduus nutans) with Danube Delta background, Somova-Parches. close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Sturgeons swimming in the popular Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive).
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  • Sturgeons, Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania. Captive.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a small species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
    MLU_20130612_082757_56US.jpg
  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The starry sturgeon, Acipenser stellatus, also known as stellate sturgeon at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center aqaurium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). DIGITALLY CLEANED. It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN and international trade in this species (including its caviar) is restricted by CITES. The starry sturgeon is an anadromous species, which migrates up rivers to spawn and reach 220 cm (7.2 ft) in length and weighs up to 80 kg (180 lb). The starry sturgeon feeds on fish, worms, crustaceans and mollusks.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) at Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, aquarium in Tulcea, Danube Delta, Romania (captive). It is a mall species of sturgeon native to large rivers that flow into the Black Sea, Azov Sea and Caspian Sea, as well as rivers in Siberia. Populations migrating between fresh- and saltwater (anadromous) suffering due to overfishing (for its flesh, caviar and isinglass), pollution and dams. The sterlet has declined throughout its native range and is considered vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ongoing re-stocking projects and it has been introduced to some regions outside its native range, but the latter have generally not become self-sustaining.
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  • Exploring the delta by boat, Danube Delta, Romania. Christian Mititelu & Florin Moisa
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  • Exploring the Danaube Delta along the small waterways, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Exploring the Danaube Delta along the small waterways, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Danube Delta landscape, Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Danube Delta landscape, Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Danube Delta landscape, Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Danube Delta fisherman Florin Moisa navigating through the water chestnut carpet, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • A fiece current whip the long thin weed, possibly Potamogeton sp, along the bottom, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Bird watching in Danube Delta, Romania. The delta is a famous bird hotspot famous for richness in terms of species and numbers.
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  • Danube Delta landscape, Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Danube Delta landscape, Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) on a waterlily leaf, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania. Over under shot. A pool frog is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and marsh frog. These three species are often referred to as "green frogs".
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  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) on a leaf of the yellow waterlily (Nuphar lutea) sometimes called Brandy-Bottle, Danube Delta, Romania. A pool frog is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and marsh frog. These three species are often referred to as "green frogs".
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  • Freshwater sponge encrusting stones at the bottom of a deeper section of a tributary to Old Danube, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Reflection of a pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) at night, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Tadpole of a pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) with the mouth open, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) swimming along the reed edge, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania. Over under shot. A pool frog is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and marsh frog. These three species are often referred to as "green frogs".
    MLU_20130616_184431_06.jpg
  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) swimming along the reed edge, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania. Over under shot. A pool frog is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and marsh frog. These three species are often referred to as "green frogs".
    MLU_20130616_184427_01US.jpg
  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) swimming along the reed edge, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania. Over under shot. A pool frog is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and marsh frog. These three species are often referred to as "green frogs".
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) gathering in a small lake of the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • A European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) overlooking  the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Canoe trip on the river, Aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
    MLU_20130612_084044_26US.jpg
  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
    MLU_20130612_083845_08US.jpg
  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. DIGITALLY CLEANED. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • The Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). Captive (Image shot in aquarium) in Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania.<br />
Also known as the diamond sturgeon or Danube sturgeon. Russian sturgeon reproduce slowly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. DIGITALLY CLEANED. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • The mouth of an Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) extended. Captive (Image shot in aquarium) in Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania.<br />
Also known as the diamond sturgeon or Danube sturgeon. Russian sturgeon reproduce slowly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
    MLU_20130612_033937_01US.jpg
  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years.IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
    MLU_20130612_033710_87aUS.jpg
  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years.IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
    MLU_20130612_030905_38US.jpg
  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, RomaniaHeavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years.IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
    MLU_20130612_033710_87aS.jpg
  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) sitting at the reed edge att night sleeping, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Reflection of a  diving pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) at night, Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • A damselfly just hatched and rest on the head of a pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae), Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) on a waterlily leaf, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania. Over under shot. A pool frog is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and marsh frog. These three species are often referred to as "green frogs".
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  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) on a waterlily leaf, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania. Over under shot. A pool frog is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and marsh frog. These three species are often referred to as "green frogs".
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  • Pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) swimming along the reed edge, Crisan, Danube Delta, Romania. Over under shot. A pool frog is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and marsh frog. These three species are often referred to as "green frogs".
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  • Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) wading in small lake of the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) gathering in a small lake of the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) gathering in a small lake of the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) gathering in a small lake of the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) gathering in a small lake of the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • White pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) gathering in a small lake of the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae) in a shallow lake in the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania. It is very similar in appearance to the closely related edible frog and pool frog. These three species, in the genus Pelophylax, are often referred to as "green frogs".
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  • Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae) in a shallow lake covered with water chestnut plants in the aquatic komplex Somova-Parches, close to Somova village, upper Danube Delta, Romania.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • The Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). Captive (Image shot in aquarium) in Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. DIGITALLY CLEANED.<br />
Also known as the diamond sturgeon or Danube sturgeon. Russian sturgeon reproduce slowly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
    MLU_20130612_052049_58.jpg
  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
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  • Beluga, European sturgeon (Huso huso), anadromous fish in the sturgeon family. Captive (image shot in a large aquarium) at Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania. Heavily fished for the female's valuable roe—known as beluga caviar— the beluga is a huge and late-maturing fish that can live for 118 years. IUCN classifies the beluga as critically endangered. It is a protected species listed in appendix III of the Bern Convention, and its trade is restricted under CITES appendix II. The Mediterranean population is strongly protected under appendix II of the Bern Convention, prohibiting any intentional killing of these fish.
    MLU_20130612_045107_70US.jpg
  • The Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). Captive (Image shot in aquarium) in Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania.<br />
Also known as the diamond sturgeon or Danube sturgeon. Russian sturgeon reproduce slowly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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  • The mouth of an Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) extended. Captive (Image shot in aquarium) in Danube Delta Eco Tourism Museum Center, Tulcea, Romania.<br />
Also known as the diamond sturgeon or Danube sturgeon. Russian sturgeon reproduce slowly, making them highly vulnerable to fishing. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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