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Conservation of mangrove forest covers in Kochi coast
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http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/8802/
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Conservation of mangrove forest covers in Kochi coast
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| Creator |
Satheeshkumar, P
Manjusha, U Pillai, N G K |
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| Subject |
Conservation
Mangroves |
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| Description |
Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants of tropical and subtropical intertidal regions of the world. The specific regions where these plants occur are called mangrove ecosystems. They are breeding, feeding and nursery grounds for many estuarine and marine organisms, including finfish and shell fish. India has only 2.66% of the world’s mangroves, covering an estimated area of 4,827 sq. km |
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2011
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Article
PeerReviewed |
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application/pdf
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en
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http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/8802/1/Current_Science-U_Manjusha.pdf
Satheeshkumar, P and Manjusha, U and Pillai, N G K (2011) Conservation of mangrove forest covers in Kochi coast. Current Science, 101 (10). p. 1400. |
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