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Observations on marine macrophytes of the republic of Seychelles
(Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, 1989)
The distribution of macrophytes was studies from the major islands (Mahe, Praslin and La Digue) of the Seychelles Archipelago. The macrophytes were represented by 72 species of seaweeds, 8 species of mangroves and 6 species ...
Marine macrophytes of Minicoy (Lakshadweep) coral atoll of the Arabian Sea
(Elsevier, 1984)
Thirty-seven species of marine algae, belonging to 31 genera 5 seagrass species and one mangrove species, were recorded from Minicoy Atoll. The predominant seaweeds observed were Enteromorpha clathrata, Caulerpa species, ...
Effect of Petroleum Products on Mangrove Seedlings
(Indian Association for Limnology and Oceanography, 1980)
The effect of petrol, diesel and motor oil was studied on the fruits of Rhizophora mucronata and Avicennia officinalis. The former species was found to be more resistant to these petroleum products than the latter, in which ...
Socioeconomic significance of mangroves for coastal people of India: A changing scenario
(Int. Soc. for Mangrove Ecosystems, Okinawa, Japan, 1999)
The importance of mangrove ecosystems with particular reference to the coastal population of India has been realised recently. Natural calamities like cyclones, floods, famine, siltation and erosion are directly related ...
Some ecological and biochemical observations on Caloglossa lepreiurii (Harvey) from Zuri estuary, Goa
(Seaweed Research and Utilization Association, 1981)
Ecology of Caloglossa leprieurii (Harvey) a benthic algal species from mangrove swamp was studied in relation to the climatological and hydrological factors. Maximum biomass of 11.7 g/m2 (wet weight) was recorded in October, ...
Study of mangrove environment of Maharashtra coast using remote sensing data
(CSIR-NISCAIR, 1994)
Analysis of remote sensing data indicate approximately 210 km super(2) of the mangrove area along the Maharashtra coast in India. The dominant species along the coast are Rhizophora mucronata, Avicennia officinalis, A. ...
Atoll mangroves and associated flora from Republic of Maldives, Indian Ocean
(International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems, Okinawa, Japan, 1999)
Coral islands from the Republic of Maldives were surveyed for their mangroves and feasibility of large scale mangrove afforestation to restore the coastal habitats and stabilize the shore. Extensive mangrove formations ...
Asia Pacific Mangrove Information Network (APMIN): A conceptual model
(International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems, Okinawa, Japan, 1999)
Asia Pacific Mangrove Information Network (APMIN), its structure and scope, is discussed in this paper. Establishment of National Mangrove Information Centers (NMIC) in 20 Asia-Pacific countries, would contribute towards ...