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Biodiversity assessment of Indian mangroves using in situ observations and remotely sensed data

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Title Biodiversity assessment of Indian mangroves using in situ observations and remotely sensed data
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Creator M. K. Kripa
Nikhil Lele
Muktipada Panda
Susanta Kumar Das
Hari Nivas A
Niranjan Divakaran
Apoorva Sawant
Sankrita Naik-Gaonkar
A. K. Pattnaik,
R. N. Samal,
T. Thangaradjou
A. Saravanakumar
Bernard F
Rodrigues, S.
Dam Roy, R
Kiruba Sankar
Lohit Kumar
Raymond.J.J
P. Raghavan
Archana U
Mankad
T. V. R. Murthy
 
Subject Indian Mangroves
Biodiversiy
phytosociological
assessment; spectral indices;
 
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Mangroves are one of the most productive coastal ecosystems, which act as natural barriers against
natural calamities such as cyclones, tide upsurges and tsunamis. Mangrove ecosystems provide natural
habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna, whilst the economic contribution by mangroves for
tourism, fisheries and other natural resources is also of paramount importance. This study focusses on
the biodiversity of four major regions of Indian mangroves, namely, Bhitarkanika (Odisha), Pichavaram
(Tamil Nadu), Chorao Islands (Goa) and Porlob Jig (Andaman and Nicobar Islands). The study aims to
monitor the present status of mangroves in Southern and Eastern coasts of India, with the synergistic
use of optical and SAR data. The aerial extents of all the Dominant vegetation spatial maps generated
revealed that the Bhitarkanika mangroves had the largest extent (14425 ha) among the four mangrove
regions. The second largest area recorded was by the Porlob Jig mangroves of the Andaman and
Nicobar Islands (9972 ha), followed by the Pichavaram mangroves (788 ha) and the mangroves of
Chorao Islands of Goa (603 ha). Decision makers, for taking the necessary conservation and management actions to protect these fragile, vital habitats can ultimately use this data.
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Date 2022-10-17T09:53:09Z
2022-10-17T09:53:09Z
2021-01-08
 
Type Journal
 
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/74706
 
Language English
 
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