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From north to south, fish varieties dwindle in 14 rivers; pollution, destructive practices to blame
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
The ongoing survey in Bengal's rivers has revealed that fish species have dangerously depleted due to pollution and destructive practices. The state's fisheries minister calls for a carrot-and-stick policy to restore fish population and diversity. 25 common varieties of fish have vanished from major rivers, posing a livelihood threat to fishermen. Pollution, including from power plants, is a major concern. Poison fishing and explosion fishing have increased, putting public health at risk and destroying the fish ecosystem.
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