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Experts Conduct 750‑km Survey to Count Gangetic Dolphins from UP to Bihar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 01:35 PM
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Scientists are diving along a 750‑km stretch of the Ganges from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar to assess the population of the endangered Gangetic dolphin.
The survey covers a 750‑km stretch of the Ganges from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar, focusing on the endangered Gangetic dolphin. Experts are conducting underwater surveys and acoustic monitoring to count individuals, aiming to inform conservation strategies. The study underscores the need to protect the species, which faces threats from pollution and habitat loss.