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Mangroves and their role in island ecosystems a mangrove plot at Minicoy

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Title Mangroves and their role in island ecosystems a mangrove plot at Minicoy
 
Creator Nasser, A K V
Mohamed, Gulshad
 
Subject Mangroves
 
Description Until recently, mangrove swamps were seen as mosquito-infested
wastelands, utilized as convenient sites for open dumps and
sewage discharges. Mangrove forests are, however, among the most
productive ecosystems of the world. Their productivity is about 70
times the maximum value reported for tropical oceanic waters.
Because of this high rate of organic production, they are able to
sustain important and valuable populations of fish, shellfish and
wildlife and are prime breeding and nursery grounds for many
species
 
Date 1999
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/6012/1/1.pdf
Nasser, A K V and Mohamed, Gulshad (1999) Mangroves and their role in island ecosystems a mangrove plot at Minicoy. Lakshadweep Times, 13 (189). pp. 3-4.