Source: TH Subject: Species in news Context: The Union government’s Expert Appraisal Committee (MoEFCC) has asked Tamil Nadu to revise the design of the proposed International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora (Thanjavur). About Dugongs: What it is? Dugong is a large, slow-moving marine mammal, commonly called a “sea cow”, that feeds exclusively on seagrass. It …
Syllabus: Ecology Source: DTE Context: India’s coastal regions face a dual crisis—illegal light fishing depleting marine life and erosion threatening 33.6% of the coastline, as revealed by recent government data. About India’s Coastal Region: Extensive Coastline: India has 7,500 km of coastline, spanning 9 states and 4 UTs, supporting livelihoods, trade, and biodiversity. Economic Hub: Contributes 4% to India’s …
