Advanced Sonar Deployed to Combat Illegal Fishing in Pench Tiger Reserve

The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has introduced an advanced sonar system to curb illegal fishing in the Totladoh reservoir. This system utilizes sound waves to detect objects underwater, improving the current protection measures that already include drone surveillance.

Authorities at Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra have stepped up their efforts against illegal fishing by employing an advanced sonar system in the Totladoh reservoir.

This cutting-edge technique uses sound waves to identify objects located on or beneath the water's surface, providing better surveillance capabilities.

The forest department, which already monitors the area with drones, aims to enhance the protection regime by detecting fishing boats using this advanced underwater detection system, according to Prabhu Nath Shukla, the reserve's deputy director.