Dimapur, March 25 -- Researchers at Nagaland University have collaborated with the local community to study and conserve indigenous fish species in Dikhu river in Nagaland.

The river, one of the most important tributaries of the Brahmaputra, flows through Nagaland and is home to many freshwater species crucial for local biodiversity and the economy.

According to a release from the university on Tuesday, this research integrates traditional ecological knowledge from local villagers to better understand fish diversity, fish species assessment, indigenous fishing techniques, and community-based fishing practices.

It said the approach is uncommon in scientific studies in the region.

The study underscored an urgent need for focused conserv...