Save local fish from extinction
The availability of native fish like koi, puti, mola-dhela, shol, magur, shing, chitol, gozar, etc. in natural water bodies is decreasing day by day. These fish are not usually seen in the market.
With the rise of population, the demand for fish has increased. Therefore, farmers focus on exotic fish species. Similarly, the number of rivers, canals, haors, ponds, floodplains and bils is gradually decreasing, while climate change is causing an increase in salinity in water in some areas. Other factors include increasing water pollution, and the lack of research to preserve and protect native fish.
Native fish is richer in nutrition, quality and taste. We should take steps to save these species. We need to sanction extensive studies to explore their commercial viability and rescue water bodies to save native fish from extinction.
Md. Mehefuzul Islam
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