Weir
A weir is a barrier built across a river which changes the flow of the river. Depending on the design, some pose problems for fish, as the fish cannot get across the weir.
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Many fish have the capability to jump over weirs. This shows a salmon
this kind of weir is difficult for fish to climb
Weir designed to make it easy for fish to climb
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