Impact of climate change on native fish species

Name of the operation:

Name of the operation:

Kliba

Applicant of the operation:

BDI organizacija dogodkov, Gašper Jesenšek s. p.

Partners of the operation:

Ribiška družina Tolmin, Zavod SARA VURI

Start and end of the operation:

1. 1. 2025 – 30. 11. 2027

Value of the operation:

81.026,31 EUR

Eligible costs of the operation:

79.995,01 EUR

Approved co-financing amount of the operation costs:

79.995,01 EUR

The operation was approved by the Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Agricultural Markets and Rural Development with Decision on the Right to Funds No. 33153-10/2024/6 dated 25 February 2025.

Short description

Due to the impact of climate change, river temperatures are rising, which affects the shifting of fish zones. The salmonid zone is moving increasingly toward the headwaters, while the middle courses are seeing more native cyprinid species.

Nevertheless, because of the popularity of salmonid fishing, few local and foreign anglers choose to fish for cyprinids, which are also not well known in local cuisine. Continuous temperature monitoring is crucial for understanding thermal changes and habitat suitability for the marble trout.

Due to the complexity of environmental and natural processes and their interactions, it is essential to also consider other hydro-climatic variables that influence the thermal regime of watercourses for a comprehensive understanding.

Goals

Main objectives of the operation:

Raising awareness about the impact of climate change on rivers.
Promoting fly fishing for native cyprinid species among local and foreign anglers.
Encouraging the farming of cyprinids in aquaculture by developing new products.