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AI to protect Asia’s largest natural fish breeding ground
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Halda River’s ‘Digital Twin’: AI to protect Asia’s largest natural fish breeding ground

Halda River, the only natural fish breeding area in South Asia, is no longer just a river; it is now a smart eco-system.’. A ‘digital twin’ or virtual copy of the Halda River has been made by Chittagong University and the Ministry of ICT working together.

This technology lets us check every curve of the river, the water quality, and fish movement right away. This is a unique way to manage rivers in the world.

Sensor network and real-time data: The study found that many ‘underwater sensors’ are set up on the riverbed and banks of the Halda River. These sensors are measuring the pH (pH), dissolved oxygen (DO) and turbidity of the water every second.

In the new system of 2026, if a factory releases toxic waste into the river, AI will find where the waste comes from and notify the local authorities. As a result, fish mortality in Halda has come down to zero in the last one year.

Role of AI during the breeding season: March to May is the best time for female fish to lay eggs in Halda. In 2026, AI technology is studying cloud cover, lightning, and water temperature data to correctly predict when and at what time female fish will lay eggs.

Fishermen can now get ready early, and the egg collection rate has gone up by 15 percent compared to the last ten years.

Illegal sand extraction and control of boat movement: Dredgers and motorized boats were the biggest enemies of Halda. In the digital shield system of 2026, when a motorized boat comes into the river, the sensor picks up its engine sound.

Simultaneously, an automated drone goes to the spot, records the video and sends it to the control room. Because of this strict monitoring, Halda is now the safest sanctuary in the world for mother fish.

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