The Atlantic sturgeon returns to Swedish waters

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Around a century after they disappeared from the country, biologists and experts are reintroducing the Atlantic sturgeon into Swedish waters. 100 youngsters are the first to be let loose in the Göta river, north of Gothenburg. The species is considered endangered and even extinct in many of its original habitats.

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00:00I also feel hopeful because this is really, really something good we are achieving here.

00:30And this is a good start. 100 does not make a population but with ongoing work we will

00:38build up a strong population and we will keep working with

00:41restoring the river and restoring the coastal area outside.

00:59To be a person who have the possibility to reintroduce a species that has been

01:16extinct nationally, it's a gift. It has not been given to us but it's a gift to have the

01:24possibility to work with that. I love it. It's probably the best thing I've done.

01:43It's fantastic. It's amazing. It's a dream come true.

01:47Formidable. Long, hard work with a lot of colleagues. It's fantastic.

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