VOICED : Bangladesh otter fishing tradition faces

In southern Bangladesh, otters have been trained for centuries to assist fishermen by driving fish into nets, significantly boosting their catch. However, fish availability is declining due to pollution and overfishing, threatening this traditional practice. The younger generation is moving away from fishing, opting for education and other jobs. Otter fishing is crucial for otter conservation, but as fewer fishermen engage in this practice, both the otters and the tradition face extinction.

What are the implications of the decline in fish population for the otter fishing system?

In what ways does otter fishing contribute to the conservation of otters in Bangladesh?