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Incidentally, this is the first vented dam under the state government’s Multi-Village Drinking Water Scheme to become operational in Dakshina Kannada. We can expect these jellyfish to be present in the river till February-end,” she said.According to researchers, two variants of jellyfish have been found in the river. “It is because of saline water in the river, where the water is ideally fresh, that has provided a favourable habitat for the fishes. Also, as summer approaches, salinity of water increases, and the jellyfishes begin breeding. According to scientists, increased salinity in the river and a rise in temperature are the primary reasons behind the development.Ganesh K, deputy director of College of Fisheries (Mangaluru), told TOI that the construction of Maravoor vented dam has prevented fresh water from flowing into the river..