Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
COLOMBO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Sri Lanka's new mangrove protection scheme, the world's first country-wide initiative, is relying on women like Michel Priyadarshani, head of a fisherwomen's group in eastern Ambantotam village. Priyadarshani and her colleagues did not understand the importance of mangroves for the ecosystem, including the fish population, …
A new study may reveal an unprecedented surge in biodiversity that occurred 20 million years ago. Researchers have discovered that species migrations across the Isthmus of Panama began during this time period, which is six times earlier than commonly assumed. "Even organisms that need very specific conditions to survive, such …
Four new fish species have been found in Kerala, the college professor who made the discovery has said. The new new species have been named Puntius nelsoni, Puntius nigronotus, Systomus chryseus and Systomus rufus, said Mathews Plamoottil, a zoology professor at Kollam's Baby John Memorial Government College. "Detailed articles describing …
The adverse impact of climate change has been posing a serious threat to indigenous fish species particularly the small ones, reports BSS. Even in the month of Ashar, fish is not available in the local markets as most of the water bodies in the region are now dying due to …
With the State Government turning a blind eye to the detrimental effects of building large dams like the Tehri dam, the native fish species once found in abundance in the Bhagirathi river and its major tributary Bhilangana have now become rare, while the increasing population of the common carp in …
The Lakhimpur district authority has imposed restrictions on fishing and killing fishes in this breeding season for saving the fish progeny, an official order of the Additional District Magistrate GK Pegu stated. The ban has been clamped under Section 144 of the CrPC with effect from May 22 to July …
'Restriction of activities has resulted in formation of fresh coral reefs in Netrani' Karnataka Biodiversity Board Member Secretary R K Singh has said that there is a need to sustain the resources for the livelihood of those who depend on it. Speaking at the International Day for Biological Diversity here …
Scientists in Italy say they have discovered a new species of jellyfish in the Gulf of Venice. Sightings of yellow jellyfish in the North Adriatic Sea were reported to a citizen science project last year, said Ferdinando Boero, a zoologist. "People were saying, this jellyfish is not in your poster …
Vechur cow conservation golden jubilee celebrated A rise in exotic fish species in inland water bodies including rivers, paddy fields, and low lands of the district is threatening the existence of local fish varieties here, an expert has said. Deposits of fish fingerlings of exotic varieties such as Rohu, Katla, …
The State government will move Ministry of Environment and Forests seeking Rs. 2.14 crore assistance for overall development of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. A management action plan that has been prepared keeping in mind the infrastructure and manpower requirement has been approved by Biosphere Reserve Management Council headed by Chief Secretary …
Indigenous fish species, particularly the small ones, are on the verge of extinction due to sharp declining of breeding and grazing fields of the fish species in the vast Barind tract. Breeding and grazing fields of the fish species have drastically been reduced due to siltation in the big rivers …
MANGALORE: A study done by researchers has revealed that there is morphological and genetic evidence to show the presence of multiple evolutionary distinct lineages in the endangered and commercially exploited Red Lined Torpedo Barbs (RLTB) endemic to the Western Ghats of India. The researchers have now placed these barbs under …
Preparing a health card for an ecosystem may sound a strange concept. However, an exercise to make one for Gujarat’s famous Marine National Park and Gulf of Kutch is currently underway. The idea behind the initiative undertaken by Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC) in collaboration with University of Maryland and National …
Preparing a health card for an ecosystem may sound a strange concept. However, an exercise to make one for Gujarat's famous Marine National Park and Gulf of Kutch is currently underway. The idea behind the initiative undertaken by Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC) in collaboration with University of Maryland and National …
Coral reefs facing threat from pollution, dredging and blast fishing A swelling population, land use change, unscientific waste disposal, mining of corals, coastal erosion, and unregulated construction are exerting pressure on the Lakshadweep islands, one of the most sensitive and fragile coastal environments in the country. A study on the …
Just like wildlife and bird sanctuaries for conserving threatened land and avian species, the state will soon have four dedicated fish sanctuaries for preserving endangered and vulnerable native fish varieties and helping proliferation of fishery resources. The designated fish sanctuaries, to be established in select rivers and backwaters of the …
The pollution control board has received 45 complaints raising serious concerns against the proposed Vizhinjam port, like impact or changes in shoreline at Vizhinjam, loss of tourism revenue, rehabilitation of fishermen and loss of livelihood. An analysis of 200-odd complaints made by citizens and various non-governmental organisations at the public …
Adverse impact of climate change has been posing a serious threat to indigenous fish species, particularly the small ones, as most of the water bodies are now dying in Rajshahi especially in its high Barind tract. Fisheries scientists and specialists said breeding and grazing fields of the fish species have …
Difference In Water Levels Affects Migration Of Fish To Inland Water Bodies Malappuram: A detailed study conducted in rivers in the state reveals that the alteration in natural flow of rivers is obstructing the connectivity in river-related ecosystems, besides affecting the breeding and feeding movement of fishes. The study — …
The Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries (University of Kerala) and Agency for Development of Aqua Culture, Kerala, have identified the use of small mesh encircling nets as one of the biggest threats to the biodiversity of Vellayani lake, the second largest fresh water body in the State. A participatory …
