Tag: Mangrove
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Odisha’s mangrove forest rises by 8 square km, highest in the country
As per the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 released on Thursday, the mangrove forest area in Odisha has increased by 8 square kilometers in a three-year period spanning from 2019-2021. The State’s growth rate is the highest in the country. Odisha was followed by Maharashtra (4 sq km) and Karnataka (3 sq km).
January 14, 2022 -
Mangrove Genome decoded by researchers of ILS, SRM
Dr Parida said that “availability of the genome sequence of mangrove species will trigger a wide range of molecular studies not only in India but throughout the world”.
July 11, 2021 -
Carcass of albino crocodile retrieved in Odisha
The animal is accorded ‘protected’ status under wildlife legal provisions.
June 4, 2021 -
People pin hopes of mangrove saving them from cyclone Yass’s fury
While 82 square Km area in Bhitarkanika is densely mangrove-infested while 95 square km area has moderate mangrove forest. 54 square km patches are sparsely covered under mangrove forest.
May 26, 2021 -
Mangrove acted as natural barrier to cyclone Amphan in Odisha
In 1999 when the super cyclone with much greater velocity than Amphan had its landfall in Odisha, the Bhitarkanika area was saved as the mangrove species withstood the onslaught of gusty wind.
June 6, 2020