Status of Oil Pollution in Indian Coastal Waters

Sukhdhane, Kapil S and Priya, E R and Raut, Shailendra M and Jayakumar, Teena (2013) Status of Oil Pollution in Indian Coastal Waters. Fishing Chimes, 33 (5). pp. 53-54.

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Abstract

India's 8118 km long coastline is noted by the presence of a vast network of backwaters, estuaries, creeks, lagoons, mangrove and coral reefs. The total area of mangroves in India is estimated to be 4827 km2 that includes the Indian side of Sunderbans, the world's largest mangroves centre. More than 5,OUO species of marine flora and fauna have been recorded so far from the coastal and marine waters of the country. In this background, there is an urge to protect and conserve the coastal and marine habitats by making all man-made production activities sustainable. The beaches and the adjoining land area are the most affected as these are extensively used for recreation, relaxation and amusement.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Oil Pollution; Indian Coastal Waters
Subjects: Marine Environment > Marine Pollution
Divisions: CMFRI-Mumbai
Depositing User: Arun Surendran
Date Deposited: 18 Oct 2013 08:33
Last Modified: 05 Jun 2024 05:01
URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/9582

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