V., Kripa and D., Prema and R., Jeyabaskaran and L.R., Khambadker and A., Nandakumar and J., Sharma and K.K., Valsala and P.S., Anil Kumar and R., Sharma (2011) Critical marine habitat restoration programme - Initiative on mangrove restoration in Kerala, India. Marine Fisheries Information Service (207). pp. 1-5. ISSN 0254-380X
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Mangroves are unique habitats which function as nursery ground for several valuable species of finfishes and shellfishes and they play a vital role in supporting marine food chains, protecting coastal areas and in improving water quality. Mangroves in general have relatively high productivity and tend to create highly organic soil and also export organic matter to nearby marine environments. They are effective in stabilizing soils in intertidal areas. Some species of mangroves have been planted in the coastal areas as bio-protection shields to guard coastal households from wind and wave action. They provide shelter to several avian fauna which feed on its fruits and nest in the branches. Rare or endangered species of birds have also been documented in the mangroves. During the last three to four decades, urbanization has increased the land value of coastal areas leading to felling of mangroves.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | India, Kerala, Mangroves, Marine Environment, Habitat, CMFRI, Community Based Management |
| Subjects: | Biodiversity |
| Depositing User: | Varsha V icsf |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2022 06:23 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Jun 2022 06:23 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/11964 |
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