Fishing Friends: The Irrawaddy Dolphins of Chilika
Chilika in Odisha, India, is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon. Tourists are known to line up in the area for a glimpse of Chilika's Irrawaddy dolphins, who surface the lagoon only for a quick breath or a peek at their surroundings. Take an exclusive look into the lives of these elusive dolphins, and learn how the people around Chilika are trying to protect their star resident's population.
A Roundglass Sustain FilmDirected by Biont
Updated July 30, 2025
A Roundglass Sustain FilmDirected by Biont
Updated July 30, 2025
6 min watch
Chilika in Odisha, India, is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon. Tourists are known to line up in the area for a glimpse of Chilika's Irrawaddy dolphins, who surface the lagoon only for a quick breath or a peek at their surroundings. Take an exclusive look into the lives of these elusive dolphins, and learn how the people around Chilika are trying to protect their star resident's population.
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About the Authors
Biont
a 'team of four friends', tells stories through visual media, with a mission to connect people with science, beauty and threats of our natural world.
Sustain Team
We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.
