Threats

what are mangroves

The global mangrove cover is shrinking, taking with it a wealth of plant and animal diversity. This indicates an urgent need for conservation-driven intervention.

World over, the mangrove ecosystem faces extinction, as it is considered waste land.

The ecosystem is rapidly losing its biodiversity by falling prey to the following activities:

Mangroves: An ailing ecosystem

Land reclamation for construction Land reclamation for construction
Sewerage Water pollution from domestic and industrial sewage
Dumping of debris and garbage Dumping of debris and garbage
Agriculture and Aquaculture Agriculture and Aquaculture
Cutting for firewood Cutting for firewood and other uses
Dredging of sand Dredging of sand
Poaching of wildlife Poaching of wildlife