Centre Flags Ecological Concerns Over Dugong Conservation Centre
Recently, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change asked the Tamil Nadu government to revise the design of the proposed International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora, Thanjavur district.
- Reason: The committee cited concerns over large-scale concrete construction in ecologically sensitive CRZ-I and CRZ-III (No Development Zone) areas.
About the Project (International Dugong Conservation Centre)
- Area: 28,000 sq m (22,000 sq m in CRZ-III NDZ).
- Purpose: Dugong conservation, research, rescue & rehabilitation, public awareness.
Dugong: Key Facts
- Scientific name: Dugong dugon.
- Habitat: Shallow coastal waters with seagrass meadows.
- Distribution in India: Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Andaman ....
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