Keralam's Mangrove Cover Grows Over the Past Decade
A study by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute in Kochi found that mangrove cover in Keralam expanded over the past decade, after an earlier decline. Researchers compared satellite images from 2017 and 2026 to track changes across the state's coastal districts.
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Context: Mangroves are coastal trees that protect shorelines from erosion and storm surges and provide breeding grounds for fish, which matters for fishing communities. Coastal areas across India have seen mangrove loss, so a rise in cover stands out.
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