Addressing wildlife entanglement in discarded fishing nets through community-based approaches
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Innovation
VALUE £199,970
WHERE India
Summary
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, Bihar, is the only dolphin sanctuary in India and is crucial for conserving the endangered species. Entanglement in ‘Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gears’ (ALDFG) is a significant factor contributing to declining populations of dolphin and other key River Ganga species (WII-ZSL, 2023). This project will establish an innovative net recycling model in Bihar, suitable for widescale replication at a national level, to significantly reduce ALDFG species entanglement, whilst benefiting communities through incentivised waste management.
