Library:Pingers are effective in reducing net entanglement of river dolphins (research)
Pingers are effective in reducing net entanglement of river dolphins is a research paper by Vishnupriya Kolipakam et al published 07 June 2022. It discusses the use of pingers, an acoustic deterrent, in aiding the deterrence of dolphins from fishing nets and its effectiveness in reducing net entanglement of river dolphins. The article also discusses the implications for the conservation of other species of river dolphins around the world.
Key takeaways
- Pingers: Pingers are effective in reducing net entanglement of river dolphins by 90% .
- Ganges River Dolphins: Ganges River dolphins have reduced visual abilities and depend on echolocation for activities such as foraging, navigation and communication.
- Net Entanglement: Net entanglement related deaths are one of the major causes of cetacean population decline around the world.
- Conservation Implications: The use of pingers to minimize net entanglement mortalities in the Ganges River dolphins seems to be the most promising solution currently available.