Fish and fisheries of Tarbela reservoir [Pakistan]
2001
Nayyer, T. (Peshawar Univ. (Pakistan). Dept.of Zoology) | Hasan, Z. | George, W.
Tarbela Dam is the world largest earth filled dam, located at Tarbela on the River Indus. Physical and chemical parameters of reservoir have been recorded during field visits. The data on the fish and Fisheries have been obtained from the fisherman deployed by the fish contractor who is engaged for the commercial exploitation of the fish stock. Due to construction of dam not only the breeding grounds of the important indigenous fish species have been lost but also the impacts on biodiversity have been noticed. Therefore, WAPDA initiated development program and plans for the uplift and improvement of fish fauna and fisheries in Tarbela reservoir. The present study is also a continuation of the efforts helping identifying the areas of improved and determining the reservoir conditions.
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