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dc.contributor.authorDineshKumar, P.K.
dc.date.accessioned2009-01-12T08:45:56Z
dc.date.available2009-01-12T08:45:56Z
dc.date.issued1997
dc.identifier.citationAmbio, Vol.26; 249-250p.
dc.identifier.urihttp://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/1999
dc.description.abstractCochin backwaters, along the south west coast of India have been altered several times for various causes and the system has undergone tremendous environmental changes as a consequence developmental activities and associated human interference. Alterations to similar systems used as major ports and harbours are common, but associated physical and ecological repercussions investigated here were found to outweigh the benefits. As the trends that have emerged from this analysis alarmingly resemble to those in more 'developed' similar ecosystems worldwide and recognizing the importance of the significant role played in the socio-economic aspects of the region, it is emphasised that investigations with a thrust on modern sediment budget techniques only will accelerate contemporary management strategies.
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherThe Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
dc.rightsCopyright [1997]. All efforts have been made to respect the copyright to the best of our knowledge. Inadvertent omissions, if brought to our notice, stand for correction and withdrawal of document from this repository.
dc.subjectbackwaters
dc.subjectecosystems
dc.subjectenvironmental factors
dc.subjectdevelopment potential
dc.subjectpotential resources
dc.subjectman-induced effects
dc.subjectsociological aspects
dc.subjectenvironment management
dc.titleCochin backwaters: A sad story of manipulation
dc.typeJournal Article


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