Dolphin Census Resumes in West Bengal, Extends to Gangasagar for Conservation

• The dolphin census has restarted in West Bengal under 'Project Dolphin', extending up to Gangasagar.
• This marks the second time dolphins in West Bengal's rivers and estuaries will be counted.
• The survey will be conducted in two phases: first, the main Ganga stream up to Gangasagar, and second, Ganga tributaries and the Sundarbans.
• The previous survey identified 815 dolphins in the state, covering 12 rivers over 2366 km.
• The current census aims to assess dolphin numbers, habitats, and risks to develop better conservation plans.

Why It Matters: West Bengal restarts dolphin census under Project Dolphin to count and conserve its aquatic population.