Environment India

In environments where human activities have significantly altered the natural landscape, wildlife faces a multitude of challenges, necessitating a thorough understanding of the responsible factors in order to advance conservation efforts. A recent research paper authored by   Acharyya, T., et.al., (2023)   offers valuable insights centered around the Irrawaddy Dolphins ( Oracella brevirostris ), an endangered species inhabiting the Chilika lagoon located on the eastern seaboard of India. Through a comprehensive synthesis of existing knowledge, the article highlights the identified threats to these dolphins arising from both climate change and human activities, while also proposing a conservation roadmap aimed at safeguarding their survival within the Chilika ecosystem. Presently, the population of Irrawaddy Dolphins in Chilika faces a grave endangerment, with only a meager count of a few hundred individuals remaining. Although protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act...

  Mahananda river survey records 190 dolphins, warns of fishing threats to Red List species A November 2021 survey of the Ganges river dolphin in the Mahananda river may help close the existing information gap in the IUCN Red List Assessment for the dolphin species. The recent November 2021 survey covered a 250 km stretch over 10 days, states the  report  published recently.  Dolphin mortality due to entanglement in nets and oil-baited hook lines continues to remain a challenge in the river. Unregulated sand mining, pollution, solid waste dumping and construction of embankments for flood control have negatively impacted Mahananda ecology and the survival of dolphins and other riverine species. Despite anthropogenic pressure and intensive fisheries, the researchers are still hopeful about dolphin conservation through active community participation. 👉 Mongabay India Assam tea gardens experiment with solar for reliable power supply and cutt...