Seagrass Meadows and Conservation

Kaladharan, P and Koya, K P Said and Sulochanan, Bindu (2012) Seagrass Meadows and Conservation. Geography and You, 12 (75). pp. 24-27.

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Abstract

Seagrasses are submerged monocotyleodnous flowering plants adapted to complete their life cycle below the sea surface. They harbour rich diversity of marine flora and fauna of commercial imprtance; and help prevent beach erosioan and siltation. Seagrass meadows are facing numerous challenges and threats in the present context and need urgent conservation strategies for increasing fish wealth and sea health.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Seagrass Meadows; Conservation; Seagrass
Subjects: Marine Fisheries > Conservation
Algae
Divisions: CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity Division
Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity Division
CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity Division
Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity Division
Depositing User: Arun Surendran
Date Deposited: 03 Feb 2014 06:16
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:57
URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/9759

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