Gujarat Unveils Rapid Mangrove Expansion, Shattering Coastal Erosion and Boosting Biodiversity
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News18 English•01/12/2025
Gujarat Unveils Rapid Mangrove Expansion, Shattering Coastal Erosion and Boosting Biodiversity
- •Gujarat expands mangrove cover to 23.66% of India's total.
- •253.06 sq km of mangroves added between 2001 and 2023.
- •Over 2,500 hectares planted in the past five years.
- •Mangrove expansion reduces coastal erosion and enhances biodiversity.
- •Community involvement crucial to mangrove restoration efforts.
Why it matters: Mangrove expansion protects coastal communities from erosion and climate threats.
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