Thursday, February 17, 2011

Chilika Lake View






  • Over a million migratory waterfowl and shorebirds winter here.
  • Over 400 vertebrate species have been recorded.
  • As an estuarine lagoon, it supports a unique assemblage of marine, brackish and freshwater species.
  • Several rare and endangered species are found in the region.
  • The lake supports fisheries that are the lifeline of the community.
  • The lake is of great value in preserving genetic diversity.
  • There is an Increase in weeds and aquaculture activities.[9][10

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