Mangroves are one of the world threatened ecosystems, which is protected and categorised
under CRZ-I according to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification. The present study …

The rapid population growth and uncontrolled development in the coastal zone have led to
major pollution impacts on creeks, estuarine, and coastal environment. Water quality models …

Most coastal cities use the ocean as a site of waste disposal where pollutant loading
degrades the quality of coastal waters. Presently, the west coast of Mumbai receives partially …

There has been a steady decrease in the area occupied by wetlands in Creeks and
Estuaries adjacent urban areas due to unprecedented urban growth in coastal cities, for …

Mumbai is richly surrounded by unique types of wetlands such as mudflats, mangroves,
saltpans, creeks, freshwater lakes, and estuaries. As the city is highly developed, population …

Mangrove forests are one of the world's most threatened tropical ecosystems. According to
the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification, mangrove regions in the country have been …

Advanced geospatial tools like remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS)
proved beneficial in providing a detailed scenario on land-use and land-cover patterns. The …

Mumbai is surrounded by many wetlands, including mudflats, mangroves, saltpans, creeks,
freshwater lakes, and estuaries. Because the city is so developed, the greatest threat to the …