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India’s First Fish Removal Drive

August 12 , 2026 20 hrs 0 min 8 0

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has launched India’s first fishermen-driven invasive fish removal and native-restocking programme at Maharashtra’s Ujani Reservoir.
The programme targets invasive suckermouth catfish, Tilapia and African catfish.
These alien fish have affected native fish biodiversity and local fishermen’s livelihoods.
The initiative involves removing invasive fish and restoring native fish species in the reservoir.