RIVER RENAISSANCE: SAVING THE ORIENTAL MAHSEER FROM CLIMATE CHAOS

Abstract

Climate change is an emerging global threat affecting all forms of life. In recent years, rapid and drastic climate shifts have severely impacted ecosystems and species, including the Mahseer — an important endemic fish species in India. Valued for its size, taste, and economic potential, the Mahseer is facing serious challenges such as habitat degradation, reduced growth, disrupted breeding patterns, altered migration routes, and declining population. These effects are pushing the species toward critical endangerment. To prevent further loss of biodiversity, effective and sustainable conservation strategies are essential. Protecting the Mahseer not only preserves ecological balance but also offers economic benefits to the regions where it naturally occurs.