International Mahseer Conference Bhutan Proceedings

The International Mahseer Conference (IMC) was held December 2–9, 2018 at the Zhiwa Ling Heritage Hotel in Paro, Bhutan. Over 110 participants from eleven countries and four continents were in attendance. The focus of the conference was on Mahseer biology, conservation, and management, however global experts also spoke on river connectivity, water security, recreational fishing, fish passage, and hydropower issues.

The Proceedings contents include:

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Executive Summary

Conference Prospectus

  1. Scope and Objective
  2. Expected Outcomes
  3. Conference Organizational Team (COT)
  4. Mahseer Research and Conservation Project Team
  5. International Mahseer Conference Scientific Program

Conference Press Release

Plenary Session Summary

Summary of IMC Session Themes

Session I: Biology of Mahseer

Session 2: Threats to Mahseer & Mitigation

Session 3: Conservation of Mahseer and River Ecosystems

Session 4: Management & Recreational Fishing

Synopses of Roundtable Discussions

  1. Threats to Mahseer and Potential Mitigation
  2. National Fish Stocking Policy and Hatchery Culture Guidelines
  3. Establishing/Enhancing Community Conservation
  4. Building a Research Agenda for Bhutan and the region
  5. Building Capacity for Bhutan’s Aquatic Management and Conservation activities
  6. A Recreational Fishing Program for Mahseer in Bhutan

Declaration of the International Mahseer Conference 2018, Paro Bhutan

 

International Mahseer Conference Abstracts

About the IMC Keynote speakers

IMC Bhutanese Participants

IMC International Participants 104

Conference Sponsors and Donors

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