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26/03/22 07:02 AM IST

October 5 as National Dolphin Day

In News 
  • Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild has recommended to celebrate October 5th as National Dolphin Day  every year as a historic step in creating awareness for conservation of Dolphins.
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  • Healthy aquatic ecosystems help in maintaining the overall health of the Planet.
  • Dolphins act as ideal ecological indicators of a healthy aquatic ecosystem and conservation of the Dolphins will, therefore, benefit the survival of the species and also, the people dependent on the aquatic system for their livelihood. 
  • Considering that generating awareness amongst the people on the benefits of conservation of Dolphins and participation of people in conservation efforts is imperative, the Standing Committee recommended that every year 5th of October shall be celebrated as National Dolphin Day.
About Dolphins
  • Scientific Name: Platanista gangetica minor
  • According to a recent study of South Asian river dolphins, Indus and Ganges River dolphins are not one, but two separate species. Currently, they are classified as two subspecies under Platanista gangetica.
  • Like other freshwater dolphins (such as Ganges river dolphins) , the Indus river dolphin is an important indicator of the health of a river.
  • Other dolphins found in Indian waters include: Ganges River Dolphins, Irrawaddy dolphins.
Source-PIB 

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