Wanderfische ohne Grenzen – NASF Deutschland

Did you know that almost all fish species are migratory and depend on being able to migrate freely up and down rivers in order to survive as a species?

Did you know that Germany lies in the center of the Atlantic Salmon’s geographic range?

Did you know that almost every river in Germany that flows into the North Sea or Baltic Sea homed abundant stocks of Salmon just 100 years ago?

Did you know that the water quality of our rivers is now sufficient to allow the return of Salmon?

Did you know that River Rhine was one of the most productive Salmon rivers in the world?

Did you know that Sturgeons already lived together with dinosaurs?

Did you know that even slight drops in the riverbed can prevent North Sea Houting from migrating?

Did you know that Sea Trout and Brown Trout are genetically identical?

Wanderfische ohne Grenzen e.V. is committed to the sustainable resettlement and protection of the Atlantic Salmon and other Migratory Fish Species. The restoration of natural rivers and streams creates valuable habitats to the benefit of the entire aquatic fauna and flora. The association networks initiatives, creates public attention to the ecological and historical significance of our waters and gives a strong voice to the protection of Migratory Fish on a National and European level.

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Telemetry network Germany takes shape

Telemetry Network Germany takes shapeOn February 16, 2026, scientists and stakeholders working on the topic of fish migration in Germany met in Hamburg. There are now a large number of projects dealing with fish migration. Acoustic telemetry in particular offers great potential for synergy if the various projects are aware…

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Obituary for Günter Brüning, co-founder of the AFGN

He was one of the co-founders of the Working Group for Fish Species and Water Protection in Northern Germany (AFGN). With the passing of Günter Brüning, the migratory fish community in Northern Germany has lost one of its most visionary and constructive minds. Günter Brüning at the AFGN conference in…

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Hydropower and dam project at River Thjorsa in Iceand stopped!

River Thjorsa is a glacier river in the South of Iceland. Measuring 230km it is the longest river of the island. Average waterflow in summer amounts to 350 to 700 m³/s. River Thjorsa homes the largest of all Icelandic Salmon stocks. There's a dam and a hydropower plant already in…

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Goals. Vision.

To ensure the sustainable reintroduction and protection of Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish.

Problems. Migration obstacles

Habitats that were rich just a few generations ago have been destroyed. Today, they lead a battered and tormented existence.

Atlantic Salmon

Ensuring the sustainable reintroduction and protection of Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish.

Streams and rivers were originally overflowing habitats. We want to make the waters, not only a source of joie de vivre, but also see them as part of our livelihood.
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