A large portion of the world's water bodies have not yet been explored. Cambodia's Mekong River, being one of the richer rivers, has proven this point with its abundance of different species, such as this giant stingray. <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/animals/2022/05/13-foot-long-stingray-found-in-deep-hole-in-mekong-river">The giant stingray weighed around 181 kg when it was captured</a>. The fishermen were fascinated with this 13-foot stingray but made sure that, with the help of the rescue team, the ray will be released back to the river safe and unharmed.&nbsp;The great presence of life in the river is a call for more urgency to resolve the problems that it faces for many of these animals.&nbsp; Mainly, looking at the issues of plastic pollution and climate change. Now more questions are arising about the government of Cambodia's support of the construction of a megawatt hydropower dam which is perceived to result in damage to the river's sensitive ecology: loss of fisheries, biodiversity, and livelihood.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;​Image credit: Chhut Chheana#Biology #MekongRiver #Stingray #Cambodia

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