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Why is the Yenisey River estuary important for sturgeon?
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Yenisey River
The Ob and Yenisey river basins and their drainage networks.
The Yenisey River estuary is significant primarily because it is rich in sturgeon, which are considered economically valuable fish.12
While the estuary contains fewer overall fish species compared to other parts of the river system, its role as a habitat for these specific populations is a notable feature of the river's hydrology.1