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25 acres of mangroves destroyed: Activists in Borivali
Meanwhile, the forest department has taken cognisance of the matter and written to the tehsildar’s office to take further action.
22 May 2019 5:07 AM
Mangrove destruction cases resurface
The Mangrove Committee visited the site following the complaint, where they noticed illegal activities inside the mangroves.
13 Feb 2019 3:32 AM
326 ha of wetland in Kharghar identified
The citizens of Navi Mumbai have identified around 326 hectares of wetlands and mangrove areas in Kharghar, in a first of a kind wetland database.
12 Nov 2018 1:00 AM
Bombay HC order on mangrove protection cheers citizens
The court said that the state was duty-bound to protect and preserve all mangrove-rich land across Maharashtra.
19 Sep 2018 12:44 AM
Helping oceans survive
Afroz Shah is on a mission to save the marine ecosystem. He and his team undertook a three-hour dive to clean the ocean's floor.
27 May 2018 1:44 AM
Will take court’s consent to relocate mangrove: MBMC
There are a total 155 major and minor nullahs in the twin-city that measure up to over 240km.
14 Apr 2018 2:00 AM
Cell confirms 103 turtle eggs at Versova beach
The NGO had also contended that the three feet deep pit cannot be made by turtles and may be unfavourable for hatching of eggs.
24 Mar 2018 1:41 AM
Mangrove forest cover in India increased by 181 sq km according to report
They also play a major role in protecting coastal areas from erosion, tidal storms and tsunamis.
12 Feb 2018 8:48 PM
Rules still being flouted on Palm Beach road mangroves
Activists say the area is not looked after, thereby making it a haven for illegal activities.
08 Mar 2017 6:36 AM
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