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dc.contributor.authorJagtap, T.G.
dc.contributor.authorNagle, V.L.
dc.date.accessioned2007-08-29T07:29:44Z
dc.date.available2007-08-29T07:29:44Z
dc.date.issued2007
dc.identifier.citationAmbio, vol.36(4); 328-334p.
dc.identifier.urihttp://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/653
dc.description.abstractMangroves, a predominant coastal habitat in the tropics, are constantly threatened by various anthropogenic pressures that are deteriorating the mangroves to a great extent. Global emissions of greenhouse gases are likely to raise the world temperature and the sea level at the rate of 0.3 degrees C and 6 mm 10 y sup(-1) by the year 2100. Mangrove habitats would be more vulnerable to climatic changes and resultant sea level rise (SLR) because of their unique location at the interface of the sea. By altering ecobiological processes, the intertidal and supratidal zones may extend further inland, resulting in changes in the existing ecological setup. The limitation of the landward margin would cause vertical rise, resulting in water-logging and ultimately killing the mangroves and dependent biota. The present document describes mangrove habitats and related issues from the Indian subcontinent in the context of climate variations and SLR, and recommends integrated long-term monitoring.
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dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherRoyal Swedish Academy of Sciences
dc.rightsAn edited version of this paper was published by Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Copyright [2007] Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
dc.subjectClimate change
dc.subjectIndian subcontinent
dc.titleResponse and adaptability of mangrove habitats from the Indian subcontinent to changing climate
dc.typeJournal Article


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