Khordha, Jan 19: The annual Dolphin census in Odisha's Chilika Lake is scheduled to begin on Saturday.

The count will take place in Balugaon Wildlife Division and the Balugaon Range in Chilika. These two ranges are divided into three sectors.

The entire Chilika Lake is divided into two sides for the dolphin census. One is outer channel, Satapada, while another is the southern and central side.

As per official sources, 18 teams comprising senior officials of the State Forest department and wildlife experts, OUAT students, boat associates, CDA and volunteer have been roped in to conduct the dolphin census at Chilika.

The counting will be done through GPS, binocular and modern technology.

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