Accidental catch of protected Widenose guitarfish released by the fisherfolk of Karwar, Karnataka

Mahesh, V and Kizhakudan, Shoba Joe and Hussain, Tanveer and Ramudu, Kurva Raghu and Durgekar, Nagaraj M (2025) Accidental catch of protected Widenose guitarfish released by the fisherfolk of Karwar, Karnataka. Marine Fisheries Information Service; Technical and Extension Series (265). pp. 40-41. ISSN 0254-380X

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Abstract

In September 2025, during routine visits to fish landing centres, researchers from the ICAR- CMFRI observed two instances of incidental entanglement of the Widenose guitarfish, a species protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, following the 2022 amendment, due to a significant decline in its population. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges in conserving such vulnerable species and the crucial role of awareness among the fisher communities.

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