India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar join hands to enhance conservation of river dolphins
Recognizing the importance of dolphins in an ecosystem and the declining numbers of dolphins, experts from four different countries - India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar joined hands to enhance conservation of river dolphins, paving way for regional cooperation.The decision was taken during a webinar on “Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the ecosystem health of rivers and its dolphin population: Present status and future strategy for conservation in India-Bangladesh-Myanmar-Nepal” organised by Inland Fisheries Society of India, ICAR – Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PFGF) and Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society.Dr JK Jena, DDG (Fisheries Science), ICAR, during the webinar said, “These anim...