Mangroves in Maharashtra: Mumbai and Konkan’s Coastal Ecosystems
Mangroves in Maharashtra, stretching along the coastline from Mumbai to the Konkan region, are among the state’s most critical ecosystems.
These green guardians play an essential role in protecting coastal areas, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change.
Maharashtra boasts the largest mangrove cover in India, and with urbanization and industrial growth pressing on its coastlines, the conservation of these ecosystems has never been more urgent.