What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
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Seagrass <strong>and</strong> Seaweed Ecosystems<br />
Seagrass<br />
• Seagrasses occur in the shallow subtidal<br />
regions of sheltered localities of the sea,<br />
gulf, bays, backwaters <strong>and</strong> lagoon.<br />
• Grow in mud flats <strong>and</strong> s<strong>and</strong>y regions.<br />
• They are submerged monocotyledonous<br />
plants adapted to marine environment for<br />
completion of their life cycle under water.<br />
• They occur along the east <strong>and</strong> west <strong>coast</strong> of<br />
Indian peninsula <strong>and</strong> Andaman <strong>and</strong> Nicobar<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
• Occur along 5-15m depth in Indian <strong>coast</strong><br />
• However, they can grow at more than 32<br />
meters depth. In clear water condition, they<br />
even grow at the depth of 65 meters<br />
Seagrass meadow, Andaman<br />
Dugong dugon
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