06-bioresourcesstatu.. - M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
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Name of the island<br />
(GPS Location)<br />
Major habitat Important features Threats Use of blo-resources<br />
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Goose Reef<br />
(22'28.6' - 22'30.6' N<br />
Coral reefs<br />
Sand patches<br />
Submerged<br />
fauna.<br />
reef with rich coral and associated flora and Nearby offshore activities of shipping<br />
traffic towards SIkka port, GSFCjetty and<br />
Fishing on coral reef. I<br />
69'47.0' - 69'50.4' E) RPL jetty.<br />
PIrotan Coral reefs Live coral patches on the edge of east and north side of Eco-tourism, major attraction for local Fishing, use of vegetation for fuel<br />
(22'35.8' - 22'36.2' N Mangroves reef, good diversity of corals and associated fiora and tourists, visifors for religious purpose as for visitor as well as inhabited<br />
69'57.0' - 69'57.6' E) Mudflats fauna, mangroves In excellent condition, high tidal mudflat well as nature lovers and research employee of light house and others.<br />
Sandy beaches in central and west side of island, intertidal mudflat in east personais.<br />
and west, shrub vegetation of island.<br />
Jindra Corai reefs Coral reef in east and north, few species of corals In Illegal fishing activities, Fishing in Used by Mis. Digvljay Cement<br />
(22'33.3' - 22'35.4' N Mangroves patches, mangroves 4 species, Avicennia sp. dominant, creeks and reefs, Cutting of mangroves Factory for extraction of sand and<br />
69'59.6' - 70' 01.8' E) Mudflats high tidal mudflat In the centre for fodder and fuel, easily accessible corals before declaration of MNP.<br />
Sandy beaches from mainland creates lot of Interterence. Fishing. Mangrove cutting for<br />
fodder & fuel.<br />
Chhad Coral reefs Coral reef In north, sand on reefs in west, mangroves Illegal fishing activities, religious places Fishing, cutting of mangroves for<br />
, [(5,<br />
(22'33.7'<br />
69'57.5'<br />
- 22'34.8' N<br />
- 70' 00.2' E)<br />
Mangroves<br />
Mudflats<br />
Sandy beaches<br />
Avlcennia sp. dominant, other species Cer/ops sp.,<br />
Rh/zophora sp. And few trees of Aeg/ceras sp. shrub<br />
vegetation in mudflat, important nesting site of birds.<br />
attracts local fishermen community, easy fodder and fuel.<br />
access from mainland cause frequent<br />
visits of locai people.<br />
Dedeka.Mundeka Coral reefs Large coral reef in north-west, good diversity of corals and Illegal cutting of mangroves for fodder Fishing, cutting of mangroves.<br />
(22'30.8' - 22'33.2' N Mangroves associated flora and fauna, Bonnelia sp. a rare is recorded and fuel, fishing in the creeks and reef<br />
69'51.8' - 69'56.2' E) Mudflats over here, mangroves in good condition, shrub vegetation, area, fishermen visit to the religious<br />
Sandy beaches sandy beach in west. places on islands.<br />
Bhalns Bid Mangroves Excellent growth of mangroves, intertidal mudflat, Fishing, illegal cutting of mangroves for Fishing, illegal cutting of<br />
(22'32.2' - 22'33.1' N Mudflats surrounded by creeks. fuel and fodder. mangroves for fuel and fodder<br />
69'56.3' - 69'57.4' E) .<br />
Sikka Coral reefs Good diversity and density of corals and associated flora Paddle fishing, nearby industrialization Fishing.<br />
(22'28.6' - 22'29.2' N Mangroves and fauna. New recruitment and growth of corals. by GSFS and RPL factories and their<br />
69'46.4' - 69'47.2' E) Mangroves In good condition, most of fhem are recently establishments in coastal area.<br />
planted.<br />
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