World Fish Migration Day Celebration
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Punastangchhu is one of the four major river basins in Bhutan. Many developmental projects and anthropogenic activities are being carried out along the river basin leading to pollution, habitat destruction etc. It is also one of the migratory routes of the iconic Golden Mahseer in Bhutan. The Mahseer Conservation and Fish Monitoring Centre is situated along the Punastangchhu basin. Staffs/employee will be carrying out a river cleaning program to celebrate the World Fish Migration Day.
Additional Details
Online Event - No
Country - Bhutan
Name of contact person - Pema Tshering
Organizer
Mahseer Conservation and Fish Monitoring Centre
Mahseer Conservation and Fish Monitoring Centre is a sub-centre of the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine & Lake Fisheries, under the Department of Livestock. The Centre is mandated to develop, conserve and manage the Golden Mahseer population in the Punastangchhu river along with other native fish species.
Venue
The river clean up will happen along the banks of the Punastangchhu river which is located at Wangdue Phodrang District.
