ECOLOGY AND PARTIAL RESTORATION OF MONE WETLAND FOR FISH PRODUCTIVITY

Abstract

Shatiya wetland, a threatened water body of eutrophicated nature in the Gopalganj district of Bihar was studied for its degradation and possible restoration practices. There high rate of sedimentation and agricultural activities causing significant changes in water quality and local biotic populations. Agricultural activities have led to high input of N and P fertilizers along with pesticides being used by the farmers. The positives response of restoration practices was observed with partial improvement in fish-productivity due to hindrance factors acting upon severe fish species.