Rajendra O. Parmar and Anirudh D. Chakraborty
Abstract
Mumbai and the Indian mainland are separated by Thane Creek, a coastal inlet. It is a diversified habitat that is home to many different plant and animal species, including flamingos and mangroves. Wetlands are crucial to a regionâs eco-hydrological sustainability. They are a vital component of human existence since they provide for a wide range of necessities, including energy, biodiversity, water purification, transport, climate regulation, etc. The greatest area of mangroves in Mumbai is found in Thane Creek. Mangroves are intertidal trees that can withstand salt and provide a variety of ecological services, including habitat provision, carbon sequestration, and nutrient cycling. GIS mapping is an effective method for researching and addressing problems with the coastal environment. With regard to land use and land cover, water quality and pollution, habitat loss and restoration, etc., GIS can assist in tracking changes and effects on the coastal environment. Due to its abundance of natural resources and delicate ecosystems, the coastal zone has been crucial for both economic development and ecological rehabilitation. By providing significant coverage, mapping, and classification of land cover elements like vegetation, soil, water, and forests, remote sensing techniques have proven to be potent tools for the monitoring of the Earthâs surface and atmosphere on a global, regional, and even local scale. Thane Creek has been included in Indiaâs list of Ramsar wetlands; in order to preserve the wetlands; scientific, technical, and socio-economic cooperation must be adopted. This paper explores some of remote sensing and GIS-based approaches for mangrove monitoring in Thane Creek.