“Assessing Ecological &Socio-Economic Significance of Mangroves on the Livelihood of Coastal Communities”
Journal Title: International Journal of Environment, Ecology, Family and Urban Studies (IJEEFUS) - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Sindhudurg represents an important district with a vast 121 km long coastline, fishery resources being a source of food and livelihood blessed with vast 3,300 hectares of mangrove patches. There are ranges of fish & shellfish species, about 53 species of fish and shellfish varieties, caught in the mangroves and surrounding areas. The article identifies the key socio-economic challenges faced by local communities due to mangroves underpinning local livelihoods, understanding the direct and indirect impact of ecological changes attributed to mangroves on the livelihood of the people and understanding the perception of the people on the policies for mangrove protection in the district. The study reveals that mangroves are perceived differently by the people engaged in fishery and agriculture. While the fishermen do not necessarily detest mangroves, some of the farmers have considered mangroves as intrusive owing to their high fecundity. The study indicates that an economic approach should be adopted to inculcate interest among the locals associated with mangroves for its conservation and sustainable use.
Authors and Affiliations
Amol Handore, Swati Tomer Chourey
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- DOI 10.24247/ ijeefusfeb20193
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