I’m a migratory freshwater fish, and I’m trying to swim to my girlfriend, Sophie. We really want to make some babies before our species goes completely extinct. The problem is, there’s something (literally) getting in the way. Scroll down to help me out!
That’s nearly one obstacle every kilometre of river, which makes it impossible to swim to the spawning grounds where we make love and the nursery grounds where we lay our eggs.
These obstacles aren’t just killing the mood, they’re contributing to our mass extinction.
NGOs are calling on the EU to support strong targets in the Nature Restoration Law, which would mean reconnecting our rivers, and reconnecting young lovers like us.
If we want to save them and their species, we need your help to break down the biggest barrier of all: getting the EU’s attention. The European Parliament is currently debating the EU Nature Restoration Law. We urge MEPs to back an ambitious target to restore free-flowing rivers. Tweet your local MEP and get them talking about fish sex!