Mangroves in Goa

Mangrove habitats on a Goan afternoon are bliss to watch for the bird life as well as mammal and reptile diversity they support and sustain. I find it astonishing to say the least and acknowledge their silent yeomen service. They also act as nurseries and breeding grounds for fish and other marine fauna and as barriers against storms and cyclones. Conservation of Mangrove habitats is thus a necessity for the state as well as the country.