State of World Migratory Species

A hilsa, one of our most popular migratory fish imperiled by dams and overfishing, summarises the findings of the first 'State of the World's Migratory Species' report, published recently by the CMS (UN). 

Cartoon for The Hindu Sunday Magazine. 

A Tale of Two Hilsa Lovers

Bengal's unending appetite for Hilsa could spell doom not only for the fish itself, but for coastal ecosystems along the Bay of Bengal. The demand escalates exponentially in the festive months, to meet which, unsustainable methods such as bottom trawling are employed, threatening not just fish stocks and marine environments, but also artisanal and sustainable fishing practices. With Durga Pujo around the corner, things are only likely to get worse for Hilsa, as well as predators like sharks that depend on Hilsa and other estuarine fish.

Comic from my column with The Hindu Sunday Magazine.

Feeling Ilish

Hilsa, or 'Ilish' as the Bengalis call it, has faced indiscriminate exploitation in recent times. With Durga Pujo around the corner, are things going to get worse for Bengal's favourite fish?

Comic from my column with Sunday Mid-Day.