ID: 61896
Title: Chilika Lake (Ramsar Site no.229)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 41-42 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Chilika Lake
Abstract: Chilika Lake is Asia ' s largest brackish water lagoon with water spread area varying from 1165 sq km during the rainy season to 906 sq.km during the dry season. The lake is nestled in the heart of the coastal Odisha. It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjam district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a 60 km long narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats. Around eight rivers, the prominent of which are Daya and Bhargavi, branches of Mahanadi, debouch into the wetland. The eight rivers together bring annually 375000 cusecs of wetland 13 million tones of silt into the wetland. This process results in extreme fluctuation in salinity in different sections of the lake.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61895
Title: Bhitarkanika Mangroves (Ramsar Site No.1205)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 38-40 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Abstract: Located in the deltaic region of Brahmani and Bhaitarni on the northeastern coast of India, the Bhitarkanika Mangroves (situated at 20?30`04? to 20?48`07? N Latitude; 86?46`21?to 87?00`47? E Longitude) spreads over an area of 5119 ha with a perimeter of 55km (Murthy et al., 2013). It represents one of the largest remaining contiguous patches of mangrove forests along the entire Indian coast, representing the Indo-Malayan mangrove community. The Bhitarkanika Mangroves are home to 55 of India ' s 58 known mangrove species. The Bhitarkanika Mangroves were Zamindari forests until 1952, when the government of Odisha abolished the Zamindari system, and put the Zamindari forests under the control of the state forest department.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61894
Title: Loktak Lake (Ramsar Site No.463)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 35-37 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Loktak Lake
Abstract: Loktak Lake (located between 24?21`37? to 24?43`02? N Latitude; 93?44`44? to 94?00`47? E Longitude), the biggest natural wetland in the North-Eastern region of India, is a large expanse of water suited towards the West of Imphal city in the State (Murthy et al., 2013).The lake spreads over 24672 ha with a perimeter of 167 km. Run-off from the catchment is drained into the lake mainly through seven through seven streams which flow primarily from the northern and western flanks of the lake. Loktak Lake is an ancient lake and plays an important role in the economy and ecology of the Manipur State.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61893
Title: Bhoj Wetland (Ramsar Site No.1206)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 34-35 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Bhoj Wetlands
Abstract: The Bhoj Wetlands (situated between 23?11`00? to 23?16`43? N Latitude; 77?14`27? to 77? 25`50? E Longitude), consisting of two lakes (Upper & Lower lakes), are manmade reservoirs spreading over 3420 ha with 79 km perimeter (Murthy et al., 2013).The upper Lake was created in the 11th century by constructing an earthen dam across Kolans River. The lower lake was created in 1794 by Nawab Chhote Khan, Minister of Nawab Hayath Mohammad Khan, to beautify the city, immediately downstream of the Upper Lake. These lakes have catchment of 361and 9.6 sq km respectively. Upper basin is the major source of potable water for Bhopal city.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61892
Title: Vembanad Kol Wetland (Ramsar Site No.1214)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 32-33 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Vembanad kol wetland
Abstract: Vembanad is renowned for its live clam resources and sub-subsurface shell deposits. The wetland with its extensive network of rivers, lakes, canals and lagoons fringed by lush green coconut groves and paddy fields, harboring a variety of birds, is one of the most attractive backwater systems in the world. Vembanad-Kol-Wetland-System is the largest estuarine system of the western coastal wetland systems situated at 09?29`43? to 09?59`25? N Latitude, 76?13`49? to 76?27`34? E Longitude is spread over an area of 17589 ha with a perimeter of 186 km in the districts of Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thrissur (Murthy et al., 2013).
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61891
Title: Sasthamkotta Lake (Ramsar Site No.1212)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 29-31 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Sasthamkotta Lake
Abstract: Sasthamkotta Lake (situated at 09?01 ' 32? to 09?03 ' 23? N Latitude; 76?36`38? to 76?38`59? E Longitude) is flanked by hills and forests on the three sides except the south (Murthy et al., 2013).On the south of the lake a bund is constructed. The lake famous for the ancient Sastha temple from which it derives its name is located in Kunnathur Taluk of Kollam District at about 29 km from Kollam town. This is the largest fresh water lake in Kerala State, spread over 354 ha with a perimeter of 22 km and average depth of 6.8 metres. The lake situated on the south of Kallada River is unique as the water in the lake is replenished by underground springs. The lake caters to drinking water requirements of nearly half million people in Kollam district. It is said that a larva called ' cavaborus ' is abundant in the lake and it eliminates bacteria from the water thus contributing to its exceptional quality.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61890
Title: Ashtamudi Wetland (Ramsar Site No.1204)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 26-28 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Ashtamudi Wetland
Abstract: Ashtamudi situated at 08?52`53? to 09?01`17? N Latitude; 76?31`49? to 76?40`40? E Longitude in Kerala is famous for its magnificent panoramic view with coconut groves and palm trees lined along its bank (Murthy et al., 2013.). It spreads over Karunangappally and Kollam talukas (National Wetland Atlas, 2010). The name of this 5598 ha with a perimeter of 233 km backwater system is derived from its palm shape and eight prominent arms that converge into a single outlet at Neendakara near Kollam, to enter the Lakshadweep Sea.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61889
Title: Wular Lake (Ramsar Site No.461)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 24-25 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Wular Lake
Abstract: Wular Lake (situated at 34? 17`to 34?25`N Latitude; 74?30` to 74?40` E Longitude) is spread over an area of 11277 ha with a perimeter of 129 km (Murthy et al., 2013).The name Wular is believed to be a corruption of the Sanskrit word Ullola, meaning turbulent. Formed by tectonic activity, Wular Lake is one of the largest high altitude freshwater lakes in Asia. The Lake may be regarded as the delta of the Jhelum in Kashmir. A number of smaller wetlands such as Malgam, Nygam, and Nawgam are located on the fringes of this lake in the Baramula District of Kashmir, which are important for sustaining a large population of both migratory and resident birds.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61888
Title: Tsomoriri (Ramsar Site No. 1213)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 22-23 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Tsomoriri
Abstract: Tsomoriri situated at 32?42`24? to 33?01`39? N Latitude; 78?14`48? to 78?23`02? E Longitude is the largest of the High Altitude Lakes in the Trans-Himalayan biogeographic region located in the Changthang area in Ladakh, at an altitude of 4595 m (15, 080 ft) (Murthy et al., 2013).This wetland occupies 14530 ha of area with a perimeter of 109 km. The melted snow from the surrounding mountains is the source of water that flow into the Changthang basin. Tsomoriri is a fresh to brackish water lake, spread over an area of about 120 sq.km and the maximum depth of 40 m.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61887
Title: Surinsar-Mansar Lakes (Ramsar site No. 1573).
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 17-18 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Surinsar Mansar Lakes
Abstract: Surinsar-Mansar Lake situated at 34?41`14? to 32?46`46? N Latitude; 75?01`49? to 75?09`20? E Longitude is considered twin lakes that spread over 31 and 58 ha areas with perimeters of 2 and 3 km respectively, in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir (Murthy et al., 2013).The Surinsar Lake is located about 40 km from Jammu and Mansar Lake is located 30 km away from Surinsar. The Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled in between both the lakes. Lake Mansar, revered for being the seat of Sheshnag, is a sub-tropical; beautiful, bucolic lake located about 35 km. According to Indian mythology, the origin of the lake is closely associated with the legendary warrior of Mahabharta, Arjun.It is said that Arjun shot an arrow in to the Mansar and a spring gushed of the earth and now it is known as Surinsar Lake. Owing to their mythological origin of the Mahabharata period, these lakes separated by an aerial distance of 10 km represent the typical microclimate of the area. Therefore, they are treated as two components of one composite wetland.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61886
Title: Hokera Wetland (Ramsar Site No.1570)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 17-18 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Jammu Kashmir, Hokera Wetland
Abstract: The Hokera Wetland (situated at 34?03`57? to 34?07`04? N Latitude; 74?40`12? to 74?45`14? E Longitude) (Murthy et al., 2013) is located in the Northwest Himalayan bio-geographic province of Srinagar, Kashmir at the back of snow draped Pir Panchal. Hokera is a natural perennial wetland contiguous to the Jhelum Basin. Hokera is a permanent shallow wetland, situated 10 km to the west of Srinagar on Srinagar-Baramullah highway at an altitude of 1584 m above msl. It covers an area of 1371 ha with 31 km perimeter and has a depth ranging from 0.66 to 1.22 m. This wetland is fed by perennial Dudhganga stream that originates from Dudhganga watershed in Pir Panchal range of the Himalaya and Sukhnag stream flowing from Budgam District in the southwest.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61885
Title: Renuka Wetland (Ramsar Site No.1571)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 15-16 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Renuka wetland
Abstract: The oval-shaped Renuka Lake (situated between 30?36`22? to 30?36`51? N Latitude, 77?26`54? to 77?27 ' 04? E Longitude) (Murthy et al., 2013) is located at an elevation of 620 m above MSL in the Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, in the Western Himalayas. It is a small natural lake spreading over 29 ha with a perimeter of 4 km. The lake takes meandering riparian course between the steep hill-slopes with thick forest. It is a perennial water body fed by 21 seasonal streams, which are vigorous flowing particularly during the monsoon season. Internal springs of the lake are also perennial source of water for the lake. Renuka wetland is known for its rich biodiversity in addition to its religious importance.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61884
Title: Pong Dam Lake (Ramsar Site N. 1211)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 13-14 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Pong Dam Lake
Abstract: The Pong Dam also known as the Beas Dam is a recently created reservoir on the Beas River in the plains of Sansarpur Terrace, district Kangra (situated between 31?50 ' 30? to 32?08 ' 58? N Latitude; 75?56 ' 00? to 76?15 ' 55? E Longitude) (Murthy et al., 2013).Located at an elevation of 450 m above msl, it is 41.80 km long, 13.73 km wide and spreads over 24532 ha with a perimeter of 322 km. The dam, built for electricity generation and irrigation, turned to be an important habitat for migratory birds, and it was declared as wild life sanctuary in 1986.The size of Pong Dam Lake and its location in the extreme northwest plains make it a good habitat for migratory birds entering the plains of India from Central Asia.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61883
Title: Chandertal Wetland (Ramsar Site No.1569)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 11-12 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Himachal Pradesh, Chandertal Wetland.
Abstract: Chandertal Taal (situated 32?28`26? to 32?29`34? N Latitude; 77?36 ' 32? to 77?37 ' 17? E Longitude) (Murthy et al., 2013) is a natural high altitude fresh water wetland situated at an altitude of about 4300 metres (14,100 ft) in the Himachal Pradesh in the Western Himalayas. The lake is 49 ha in area with perimeter of 4 km. The lake derives its name from its crescent shape. It is situated in the upper Chander valley near the Kunzam pass joining the Himalayan and the Pir Panchal ranges in the Spiti part of the Lahul and Spiti district and on the Samudra Tapu plateau. The lake does not have any visible source of water but a visible outlet that flows into the Chander River. The lake seems to have formed by blockade of the rocky basin by scree and para-glacial deposits and it is fed by the glaciers. It is one of two high-altitude wetlands of India designated as Ramsar sites.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None


ID: 61882
Title: Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (Ramsar Site No. 2078)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 7-10 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Gujarat, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Abstract: Nalsarovar situated between 22? 39`5? to 22? 53 ' 03? N Latitude; 71?57 ' 58? to 72?10 ' 22? E Longitude (Murthy et al., 2013) is an inland, freshwater, shallow natural water body. It has an area of 14673 ha with a perimeter of 145 km. It receives water from two rivers; Brahmini and Bhogavo. The Lake, endowed with associated marshes, have maximum depth of 1.5-2 m. Located in semi-arid biogeographical zone (Gujarat-Rajwara biotic province) it spread across two districts of Gujarat, namely surendranagar (Saurashtra) and Ahmadabad (Central Gujarat). Large portion of the Lake (i.e., 120.82 sq km) is a Bird Sanctuary and is under the control of the Gujarat Forest Department.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None