For someone who enjoys nature, I have a soft corner for mangroves as an ecosystem. I have consciously looked for these eco systems in several places and I was pleasantly surprised to note that these were literally in my backyard. Being a regular visitor to the South Canara region, the discovery of the mangroves was… Read More Kayaking in Saligrama
Mangroves are an eco system that are fascinating – they are not just pleasing visually but act as a carbon sponge and coastal guardian. Mangroves are increasingly dotting India’s coasts as they not just help weather cyclones but are also carbon sinks creating a wonderful biodiversity. In the recent years of my travel, I have… Read More India’s Mangrove Forests
The fishing cat is arguably one of the most elusive as well as one of the most misunderstood wild cats in India. Typically found in mangroves and marsh lands, the fishing cat is almost double the size of a regular house cat but is far smaller than other wild cats. While its name is fishing… Read More Fishing Cats
Biodiversity by the Bay’s campaign #MakeArtforMumbaisMangroveslaunches a virtual gallery on World Environment Day to showcase the diverse artworks that the movement has received from young creatives in support of Mumbai’s unique green ecosystems. The campaign to create conversation around Mumbai’s rich biodiversity began on 22 April (Earth Day). Over the course of the next one… Read More Mumbai’s Ministry of Magic Mangrove Conservation
Koh Chang is a stunningly beautiful collection of islands that offers an interesting potpourri of experiences that will make you fall in love with Thailand, again. I took a flight from Bangkok to Trat on Bangkok Airways, and in an hour I landed at the picture perfect airport of Trat that seems like a resort,… Read More Koh Chang – The Island Life
Did you know that the world’s second largest mangrove forest is in Pichavaram Mangrove Forest near Chidambaram? Well, this is a fact that is largely unknown but the beauty of the Pichavaram mangrove forest located between the Vellar estuary in the north and Coleroon estuary in the south is a delight for all nature lovers.… Read More The Mangroves of Pichavaram