Question

Write a note on restoration of chilka lake

Answer 1

In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention due to its rich biodiversity as shown by the facts that:

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