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India's extensive network of rivers, lakes, marshes, and coastal areas provides home to a wide variety of aquatic life forms. Millions of people rely on the marine environment and aquatic life as a source of income, particularly those involved in the fishing business. Sadly, the aquatic ecosystem and its animals are in danger due to human activities such as overfishing, pollution, climate change, and habitat degradation.
There are many different species of fish, animals, reptiles, and insects among the marine life in India. Sharks, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and many other marine animals can be found in the Indian Ocean, which surrounds the nation. Coral reefs, one of the world's most diversified ecosystems that support a great variety of marine biodiversity, are also a part of India's marine ecosystem. Unfortunately, coral reefs in India are suffering significant threats from climate change, overfishing, and pollution.
Almost 300 different fish species exist in the rivers of India, many of which are unique to it alone.
The rohu, catla, mrigal, hilsa, and trout fish species are the ones that are most common in India. Freshwater dolphins of the Ganges river type, which are only found in India, are among the most threatened species of mammals on earth. These dolphins are in danger from a variety of factors, such as habitat loss, river pollution, and accidental entanglement in fishing nets.
The wetlands of India, especially the famous Sundarbans, are home to a wide range of fish, reptile, bird, and mammal species. The Royal Bengal tiger and different crocodile species can be found in the Sundarbans, one of the biggest mangrove environments on the planet. Nonetheless, habitat erosion, overfishing, and industrial pollution pose a threat to the Sundarbans and other wetlands in India.
The varied threats to India's aquatic ecology provide real problems for the nation's economy and biodiversity. In India, overfishing is a major issue that has led to the extinction of countless fish species. The aquatic ecosystem is threatened by pollution, which can come from home and industrial sources. Chemicals and garbage harm aquatic life and disturb the ecosystem's natural balance. Another major issue is climate change, which raises sea levels, causes ocean acidification, and alters water temperatures, all of which are harmful to marine life.
The Indian aquatic environment is under numerous threats, which pose serious issues for the country's economy and biodiversity. Overfishing is a serious problem in India and has resulted in the loss of numerous fish species. Pollution from both domestic and industrial sources threatens aquatic ecology. Aquatic life is harmed by chemicals and waste, which also upsets the ecosystem's natural equilibrium. Climate change, which increases sea levels, contributes to ocean acidification, and modifies water temperatures, all have a negative impact on marine life.
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