Mangroves: Keystone of a Coastal Ecosystem
Pragati Kumari
Dept. of Fisheries Hydrography, College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (415 629), India
Udai Ram Gurjar
DRPCAU-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Parsauni, East Champaran, Bihar (845 458), India
M.S. Sawant
Dept. of Fisheries Hydrography, College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (415 629), India
Suman Takar*
The Neotia University, Sarisa, Kolkata, West Bengal (743 368), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Anthropogenic, Ecosystem, Mangroves, Restoration
Abstract
Globally, mangroves are one of the most productive ecosystems. They are unique with the highest record of biodiversity, gifted with the mangrove genetic bliss at Bhitarkanika, and wildlife threatened species in the Sundarbans. Mangroves are also a great source for carbon sinks and sequester the high amount of CO2. Mangrove ecosystems are vulnerable to various anthropogenic actions such as industry, agriculture, solid waste dumping, aquaculture ponds, construction of buildings and infrastructures. This article deals with the present status of mangroves biodiversity and management strategies for restoration of particular ecosystems.
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