Matsyadhama Yatra
Through The Matsyadhamma Yatra—a crowdfunded journey—WASI documented the locations, ecology, community participation, and hydrology of Karnataka’s fish sanctuaries. Karnataka is home to 22 fish sanctuaries, of which 11 are officially recognized under the Karnataka Inland Fisheries (conservation, development and regulation) Act.
- Published in Conservation Blog, Uncategorized
Chasing Mahseer Dreams, By Haider Ashraf
A Personal Quest into India’s Fishing Paradise After decades of waiting, I finally got to experience the fishing I always wanted, castingcontinuously on the river for hours and hours, unaware whether the fish was in the moodfor a snack. Last October, I went to Marchula, a village on the outskirts of CorbettNational Park. My dad
- Published in Conservation Blog, Uncategorized
The Moyar Adventure
A journey to the heart of the wild river By Sandeep Chakrabarti The search for the critically endangered orange fin/humpback mahseer (Tor remadevii) had just begun. WASI had planned a recce to the Moyar River in South India. Dr. A. J. T. Johnsingh was our lead scientist with the relevant contacts in the concerned government
- Published in Trip Reports, Uncategorized