Population of blind Indus dolphins rises to 821

In Punjab, Taunsa Barrage declared Ramsar in 1996 which covered an area of 6,576 hectares, Chashma Barrage in 1996 which covered an area of 34,099 hectares and Uchhali Complex (including Khabbaki, Uchhali and Jahlar Lakes) in 1996 which covered an area of 1,243 hectares.

In Balochistan Astola (Haft Talar) island was declared Ramsar site in 2001 which covered an area of 5,000 hectares, Jiwani Coastal Wetland in 2001 which covered an area of 4,600 hectares, Miani Hor in 2001 which covered an area of 55,000 hectares and Omara Turtle Beaches in 2001 which covered an area of 2,400 hectares.

The sources in the Sindh Wildlife department said that the results of preserving the Indus Blind Dolphin was achieving as its population is increasing.

As per details, the population of blind Indus dolphin in 1999 was 499 and 602 in 2001. Now the population of blind Indus dolphin across the Indus River has been reached to 821 dolphins till 2006. The sources mentioned that 321 dolphins which includes in the figure of 821, were found from Jinnah Barrage to Guddu Barrage till 2006. The new studies about Indus dolphin is being carried out, sources said.