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Conservation of Endangered Fish Stocks Through Artificial Propagation and Larval Rearing Techniques in West Bengal, India

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Publisher: Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific

Creation date: June 2002

The sustainable utilization of genetic resources, including fish, is a vital part in improving the standard of living in a populous country like India. However, there is no comprehensive list of the threatened species of fishes critically in need of protection. This lack of information on threatened species of fishes and the general lack of identification manuals are barriers to the recognition and conservation of our vanishing fishes. As little is known about the reproduction of many species, research is needed to develop and standardize techniques for their artificial propagation. This technology can then be used to help conserve threatened species through captive breeding programs and also to generate new employment opportunities for rural people. We would like to share our findings with farmers and extension/conservation workers throughout the region with regard to the breeding techniques of two endangered species: 1) A freshwater fish Pabda, Ompok pabo and 2) a brackishwater fish, Tangra, Mystus gulio.

Key Words: NACA • Endangered Species • Artificial Propagation • Seed and Fry Production • India • West Bengal • Tangra • Pabda • Catfish • FAO