Sundarban mangrove ecosystem, Its boundaries, life, threats, opportunities..

1. Sundarban Mangrove Ecosystem:
Threats and Opportunities in Terms of Fish
Conservation
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2. About Sundarban Mangrove
Trees or shrubs that develop in brackish or saline coastal water.
Sundarban is located in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta on the Bay of Bengal.
Bangladesh received about 2/3 of the forest, whereas India has 1/3 of the total forest.
In 1997, UNESCO declared Sundarban a world heritage site of 32,400 hectares as 3
wildlife sanctuaries.
Have rich biodiversity.
In recent, facing several threats of destruction.
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Map of Sundarban mangrove UNESCO world heritage map of Sundarbans

4. Aquatic life of Sundarban in terms of fisheries
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50 species of reptiles 8 species of amphibians
400 species of fish 20 species of shrimp
8 species of lobsters
7 species of crab

5. Role of mangroves in terms of fish conservation
Nursery ground
Biodiversity hotspots
Nutrient cycling
Protection against storms
Habitat connectivity
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Sustainable fisheries
Carbon sequestration
Community engagement
Restoration and rehabilitation
Scientific research

6. Threats of mangroves in case of fish
conservation
Overexploitation
Aquaculture
Pollution
Climate change
Invasive species
Deforestation
Conversion of mangrove habitats
Oil spills
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Year 2020 2050 2100
Sea level rise 10 cm 25 cm Around 1 m
Land below
SLR
2,500 sq. km
(2%)
6,300 sq. km
(4%)
25,000 sq. km
(17.5%)
Ecosystem 15% of forest 40% of forest Sundarban lost
Salinity increase increase increase

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8. Opportunities of mangrove Sundarban
֍Economic development
֍Fisheries enrichment
֍Protection
֍Ecological balance
֍Tourism
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9. Conclusion
The Sundarbans mangrove environment, which
represents a delicate balance between human
reliance and natural resilience, serves as a vital
bastion for fish conservation. Even with a variety
of challenges like habitat loss, exploitation, and
climate change, the Sundarbans are still vital to
the survival of fish species. We need to protect
our precious Sundarban at our own fits.
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