PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Six Cambodian outstanding conservationists were recognised as “Mekong Conservation Heroes” by the Wonders of the Mekong project for their environmental activities have received awards for their work in protecting endangered species including the Irrawaddy dolphin, Mekong giant catfish, and giant softshell turtle, as well as outreach and community-based efforts to protect Cambodia’s globally significant forests and fisheries.
The awards ceremony, held on Nov 3, was attended by US ambassador W. Patrick Murphy.
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