Freshwater Life Project

25/09/2026

Our latest paper brings together all of the most significant historic and recent research on the European eel in Cyprus, of which there have been some really great ones in the last few years, alongside our previously unpublished eDNA data, to build a holistic and comprehensive picture of the species across the island, invluding new data on where it occurs and the habitats it uses, to the connectivity it needs to complete its life cycle, and finishing with a concise set of conservation priorities and objectives for its future in Cyprus.

Find it on ResearchGate

17/09/2026

Our limited edition Endangered Betta T-shirt range is available now with worldwide shipping.

Follow the link in our story to get yours while stocks last!

17/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Rebecca Morris to the Board of Trustees at Freshwater Life Project.

Rebecca brings a strong background in biodiversity and conservation research, and we’re really pleased to have her expertise, insight and passion supporting our work to protect freshwater ecosystems and the wildlife they sustain.

Welcome to the team, Rebecca!

16/08/2026

A major step forward for Profundulus oaxacae in San Pablo Huitzo.

These newly installed breeding tanks mark the beginning of a new conservation site for one of the few remaining populations of Profundulus oaxacae, the Rio Atoyac killifish.

Funded by Freshwater Life Project in support of our Mexican colleagues from Rescatando a Profundulus Oaxacae, the facility will provide a protected environment in which a safeguard population can be established. In around two weeks, the team plans to collect Profundulus oaxacae from the local population and introduce the first fish to these tanks.

Crucially, this is not simply a case of installing tanks. The communal authorities of San Pablo Huitzo have donated the land for the breeding site and supported its establishment. A protective fence has now been constructed around the area to prevent livestock from entering and damaging the facility.

That local cooperation is fundamental to maximising the chances of long term success. Conservation works best when the people who live alongside a species are directly involved in protecting its future. By bringing together local authorities, Mexican conservationists and international support, we can build conservation programmes that have the foundations to endure.

Profundulus oaxacae occurs only within a highly restricted area of the Valle de Oaxaca. Its few remaining populations are isolated and under severe pressure, including from invasive species. Losing these populations could ultimately mean losing the species altogether.

This is why every new safeguard population matters.

And we are incredibly close to doing more.

Less than £250 stands between extinction and survival for this fish.

Our fundraising campaign is helping support the practical conservation work needed to give Profundulus oaxacae a future. If you can donate, even a small contribution will take us closer to our target and help us protect a species found nowhere else on Earth.

Please donate if you can, and share this story so that we can reach the final target.

11/08/2026

Less than £250 stands between extinction and survival for this fish.

Profundulus oaxacae, the Rio Atoyac killifish, is found nowhere else on Earth. Its remaining populations are highly restricted and isolated in the Valle de Oaxaca, where they face immense pressure from invasive species and the continued degradation of their freshwater habitats.

But there is still time to act.

We are raising the final funds needed to support a captive breeding programme that will provide a vital safeguard for this species and help prevent its disappearance.

We have less than £250 left to raise.

Every contribution brings us closer to securing a future for Profundulus oaxacae.

Please donate if you can. If you cannot donate, sharing this post may help us reach someone who can.

Help us keep this species from becoming another extinction.
Link in stories or visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/captive-breeding-project-for-profundulus-oaxacae-in-mexico

09/08/2026

We’re delighted to be funding the Killifish Foundation’s research in Argentina, supporting work that could have a lasting impact on some remarkable fish and the wetlands they depend on.

These habitats hold an extraordinary amount still waiting to be understood. This project will take researchers into the field to learn more about Argentina’s killifish, improve our understanding of their conservation needs and potentially even uncover species that are still unknown to science.

Swipe across to learn more about the project and why we believe this work is so important.

Thanks to the generosity of those who have already supported the campaign, we have raised £792 of our £1,500 target. We are now over halfway there, and we would love to keep that momentum going.

There is still £708 to raise, and every contribution gets us closer to making the full programme of research possible. Donations of any size genuinely add up. Sharing the campaign also helps us reach people who may want to be part of it.

If you would like to help us continue funding this work, follow the link https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-argentinas-endangered-killifish

Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far. Seeing people get behind this project has been hugely encouraging. Now let’s see if we can get it fully funded.

01/08/2026

Urgent update on the situation for the Rio Atoyac killifish! Less than £300 left to prevent an extinction! Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/captive-breeding-project-for-profundulus-oaxacae-in-mexico

31/07/2026

We need to urgently raise funds to help our colleagues in Mexico establish a captive breeding program to save the endangered Rio Atoyac Killifish. Please share this fundraiser and donate so we can protect another species from extinction. We need less than £500!

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31/07/2026

We need to urgently raise funds to help our colleagues in Mexico establish a captive breeding program to save the endangered Rio Atoyac Killifish. Please share this fundraiser and donate so we can protect another species from extinction. We need less than £500!

Profundulus oaxacae is a small killifish endemic to the upper… Freshwater Life Project needs your support for Captive breeding to save the Rio Atoyac Killifish

19/07/2026

Five years after the devastating wildfire that swept through Arakapas, hope continues to grow.

This weekend, our incredible community came together for a successful volunteer morning, watering the young trees that are helping restore a landscape once devastated by fire. Every tree watered is another step towards bringing this forest back to life for future generations.

A huge thank you to our Head Volunteer, Evdoras, for leading the morning's activities and coordinating our fantastic team of volunteers. Your dedication and leadership make days like these possible. 🙏

We also want to be transparent with our community. While we've made great progress, our work doesn't end once the trees are planted. The long, hot summer means these young trees need consistent watering to survive, and right now our biggest challenge isn't equipment, it's people power.

We urgently need more volunteers, especially people who live in or near Arakapas, who can help us care for the site throughout the summer. Even a couple of hours every now and then can make a real difference and help ensure these trees survive and thrive.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support this project. Together, we're not just planting trees, we're restoring a forest and building a more resilient future.

If you'd like to volunteer or support our reforestation efforts, we'd love to hear from you.