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dc.contributor.authorWafar, M.V.M.
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-08T08:49:12Z
dc.date.available2009-05-08T08:49:12Z
dc.date.issued1992
dc.identifier.citationTropical ecosystems: Ecology and management, Ed. by: Singh, K.P.; Singh, J.S. 277-287p.
dc.identifier.urihttp://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/2933
dc.description.abstractCoral reefs are the most specialized, diverse and productive of all tropical marine ecosystems. In the recent years, they are being increasingly subjected to exploitation and human interference. These have resulted in degradation of many reefs, and there is a global need for environmental protection of the reefs. This paper, therefore, describes the distribution of coral reefs in the Indian seas, the state of exploitation of their resources, the damages associated with such practices, and the options for management of the reefs. The approaches proposed for management of Indian reefs are (1) decision on the need for management, (2) preparation of a use and impact analysis chart, to evaluate the type of management approach needed, (3) preparation of management plan by identifying zones for various uses, and formulating control and regulatory measures for extractive and non-extractive uses, (4) implementation of the management plan, and (5) planning for crisis management. These elements of protective management are examined with respect to the Lakshadweep group of islands, taken as an example
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWiley Eastern, New Delhi
dc.rightsCopyright [1992]. All efforts have been made to respect the copyright to the best of our knowledge. Inadvertent omissions, if brought to our notice, stand for correction and withdrawal of document from this repository.
dc.subjectcoral reefs
dc.subjecttropical environment
dc.subjectecosystem management
dc.subjectresource conservation
dc.titleManagement and conservation options for Indian coral reefs
dc.typeBook Chapter


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