Status and strategies for marine biodiversity of Goa
Abstract
The status of marine biodiversity and factors responsible for the degradation and loss of marine biodiversity are discussed. Goa has abundant marine wealth. Phytoplankton, marine algae, manglicolous fungi, seagrasses, mangrove flora and other coastal vegetation are some of the important, major components of marine biodiversity of Goa. Man made activities such as land reclamation, deforestation, industrialisation and overexploitation is posing threat to these marine biota and the ecosystem. However this threat, danger can prevented with effective conservation and management plans. This would include education and public awareness, scientific research wetland restoration etc.
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