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Name of the island Major habitat Important features Threats Use of blo-resources -I<br />

(GPS Location)<br />

1 2 3 4 5<br />

Garu Mangroves Rocky and morumy, mudflat, scrub forests with Acacia Goat and camel grazing, illegal Grazing of livestock by local people.<br />

(22'19.4' • 22'19.6' N Mudflats sp., Euphorbia and other shrub species. cultivation by farmers, processing of<br />

69'20.9' - 69'21.3' E) windowpane oyster.<br />

Shlyadri Mangroves Mudflats, mangrove forests and other shrubs Visits by fishermen, fishing in creek, Fishing, cutting of mangroves.<br />

(22'19.3' - 22'19.5' N Mudflats illegal cutting of mangrove for fuel and<br />

69'19.9' - 69'20.4' E) fodder.<br />

Panero Mangroves Mudflats, mangrove forests and other shrubs. Visits by fishermen, fishing in creek, Fishing, cutting of mangroves.<br />

(22'21.0' • 22'21.5' N Mudflats illegal cutting of mangrove for fuel and<br />

69'26.6' - 69'27.5' E) fodder.<br />

Gandiyo Kado Mangroves Mud flat, mangrove forests and other shrubs. Visits by fishermen; illegal cutting of Cutting of mangroves for fuel and<br />

(22'23.1' - 22'23.8' N Mudflats mangroves for fuel and fodder. fodder.<br />

69'28.7' • 69'29.9' E)<br />

Rozi Mudflats Mudflat and rocky substratum, with shrub vegetation of Illegal cutting of wood for fuel and Cutting of wood for fuel and fodder.<br />

(22'17.6' - 22'19.0' N Sandy beaches Euphorbia sp. fodder, processing of window pane<br />

69'26.6' - 69'25.1' E) oyster. It is now become part of<br />

mainland.<br />

Dhanl Coral reefs Sandy area in the west, north and east, large intertidal Sedimentation load almost covered the Fishing in the reef and creeks,<br />

(22'22.2' - 22'25.6' N Mangroves mudflat in the centre, scrubby mangroves, good coverage north-eastern and north-western reef, illegal cutting of mangroves for fuel<br />

69'30.5' - 69'33.4' E) Mudflats towards southern side of the island. Corals in moderate easy accessibility from mainland cause and fodder.<br />

Sandy beaches condition in northern side. lot of pressure from fishermen in the<br />

creeks as well as in reefs.<br />

Narara Coral reefs Reef flora and fauna in good condition, diversity is good, Island now totally connected with Cutting of mangroves for fuei and<br />

(22'25.8' • 22'28.3' N Mangroves mangroves in excellent condition. Nesting sites of many mainland because of encroachments by fodder by local fishermen, paddle<br />

69'42.1' • 69'44.7' E) Sandy beaches birds. various oil companies, few S8M may fishing create lot of disturbance to<br />

add oil leakage, paddle fishing and eco- reef flora and fauna.<br />

tourism are the major threats.<br />

Kalubhar Coral reefs Largest island in the Gulf of Kachchh having some Sedimentation rate is high, many part of Fishing in the reef, cutting of<br />

(22'24.4' - 22'27.5' N Mangroves agricultural land, excellent corals and associated reef flora the reef is now submerged with mangrove wood for fodder and fuel.<br />

69'35.3' • 69'39.4' E) Mudflats and fauna in north, north-eastern and western side of reef. sediments. Visits of nearby fishermen<br />

Sandy beaches Central mudflat, sandy beaches in north and north-west, for fishing, illegal cultivation and cutting<br />

intervened by many creeks which suppiies tidal water. of mangroves for fuel and fodder.<br />

Borla Reef<br />

(22'23.8' - 22'26.0'<br />

69'11.4' - 69'13.6'<br />

N<br />

E)<br />

Coral reefs Submerged reef, good coral reef, some part of reef remain<br />

submerged even in low-tide like lagoon, good diversity of<br />

corals and associated flora and fauna. Overall very rich<br />

marine life.<br />

Illegal fishing activities. The offshore<br />

terminal of proposed Poshitra Port will<br />

be coming up on this reef.<br />

Fishing in the reef, dead shell and<br />

coral collection for ornamental<br />

purposes.<br />

Mangunda Reef<br />

(22'23.8' - 22'26.0'<br />

69'11.4' • 69'13.6'<br />

N<br />

E)<br />

Coral reefs<br />

Submerged reef, good coral reef, some part of reef remain<br />

submerged even in low-tide like lagoon, good diversity. of<br />

corals and assOCiated flora and fauna. Overall very nch<br />

manne life.<br />

Illegal fishing activities. The offshore<br />

terminal of proposed Poshitra Port will<br />

be coming up on this reef. .<br />

Fishing in the reef, dead shell and<br />

coral collection for ornamental<br />

purposes.<br />

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