Dolphin Count Begins in Bhitarkanika

Kendrapara (Reporters Today Bureau): The Forests and Environment Department today began counting Dolphins in Bhitarkanika.

The annual dolphin census will be conducted in the sea between Dhamara and Devi River mouth as well as in the rivers and creeks within Bhitarkanika mangrove wetland, informed the forest department. A total nine teams have been constituted for the headcount in Bhitarkanika.

Forest official source said the counting will be carried out under guidance of researcher Dr Muntaz Khan. Each team comprises 3-5 forest and wildlife experts. While 5 teams will be engaged for counting in the sea, 4 teams will conduct the counting in rivers and creeks.