Present Status on Distribution, Biodiversity and Management of Indian Mangroves
Udai Ram Gurjar*
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 061), India
Suman Takar
Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu (628 008), India
Khemraj Bunkar
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 061), India
Vikas Pathak
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 061), India
Jaspreet Singh
ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar (800 014), India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54083/ResBio.1.1.2019.16-22
Keywords: Anthropogenic, Biodiversity, Mangrove, Restoration, Threatened
Abstract
Globally, mangroves are one of the most productive and threatened ecosystems situated within the intertidal zones of tropics and subtropics. Mangrove ecosystem of India is unique with the highest record of biodiversity, gifted with the mangrove genetic bliss at Bhitarkanika, and wildlife threatened species in the Sundarbans. They act as a guardian of juvenile stock and important source of livelihood for coastal communities and protect from storm surges and tsunami. 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. In recent years, the conservation of mangrove reserves and habitats has assumed great significance in developing countries. This article deals with the present status of mangroves biodiversity, conservation and management strategies for restoration of these fragile ecosystems.
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