Archive for April, 2008
Seagrasses – The Marine Treasures of India
When it comes to marine biology, vibrant images of sea-animals, corals, sponges and reefs come to our minds. Little is known about the seagrasses - the gentle yet very important residents of the shallow seas. Seagrasses are the lesser-known aquatic treasures of the ocean that are rated as the third most valuable ecosystem – globally.
Published by Ishrath Humairah on April 21st, 2008 tagged Eco-conservation | 4 Comments »
Bishnois -The Sacred Environmentalists
One fine morning, India woke up to the news of famous Bollywood stars involved in killing of the Black Buck and the Chinkara. With this news, the nation not only came to know about the two unique endangered animals but also about the protagonists for nature – the Bishnois.