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Cochin backwaters: An introduction to the system, prior studies, historical trends and future implication

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Title Cochin backwaters: An introduction to the system, prior studies, historical trends and future implication
 
Creator DineshKumar, P.K.
Sankaranarayanan, V.N.
Devi, K.S.
 
Subject literature reviews
backwaters
profilers
geomorphology
sociological aspects
economic analysis
management
 
Description Studies over the last 2 decades in the Cochin backwater system in India are reviewed to have an integrated profile with a point to evaluate future development projects in terms of potential consequences to the estuarine ecosystem. The trends that have emerged from the analysis of human interferences are alarmingly similar to those in more developed estuaries worldwide. Recognizing the importance of the significant role playEd. by the in the socil-economic aspects, it is emphasised that new studies with a thrust on modern sediment budget techniques will accelerate contemporary estuarine management strategies.
 
Date 2009-05-05T05:18:16Z
2009-05-05T05:18:16Z
1994
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Indian J. Environ. Prot., Vol.14; 98-102p.
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/2708
 
Language en
 
Rights Copyright [1994]. All efforts have been made to respect the copyright to the best of our knowledge. Inadvertent omissions, if brought to our notice, stand for correction and withdrawal of document from this repository.
 
Publisher Kalpana Corporation, Varanasi, India