Bed sediment samples were collected along the 9.5 km long inlet channel of Chilika lagoon, east coast of India during low freshwater discharge and low rainfall condition. Distributions of bed sediment along with its texture were studied in detail. Bivariate plots between mean, sorting, skewness and kurtosis of sediments revealed …
BERHAMPUR: Oil spill from a coal-laden ship at Gopalpur port on Monday night has triggered panic and environmental concern. Around nine tonnes of oil is spreading in the area. The slick has spread to Rushikulya mouth and there are apprehensions that it may enter Chilika posing danger to the marine …
Looking at the youthful figure behind matted reeds along the shore, it is hard to believe Kishore Behera was earlier called the Veerappan of Chilika. Once a notorious bird poacher, his gaze is focussed on a purple moorhen nest. As a crow swoops down, he swings his oar with a …
PARADIP: The population of blowhole dolphin, declared as an endangered species, has recorded a gradual rise at Mahanadi river mouth in Paradip. Though no census has yet been carried out by the Forest of Fishery Department, it is estimated that there are about 150 porpoises on the Paradip coast, officials …
The 13th Finance Commission (TFC) has allocated Rs 5,000 crores as forest grant to support ecology-based projects initiated by of ministry of forests and environment (MF&E;). Another Rs 2,063 crores have been allocated to support for state-specific projects. From this, Rs 450 crores has been allocated to strengthen the vulnerable …
BHUBANESWAR: The 13th Finance Commission (TFC) has recommended a grant of Rs 78,974.9 crore for the State for the award period from 2010 to 2015. The grant has increased substantially compared to the 12th Finance Commission, which recommended Rs 36,942.8 crore for Orissa. However, the percentage share of Orissa in …
The long flights of migratory birds have raised more questions than answers. A recent study of the winged visitors at Orissa's Chilika revealed interesting behavioural patterns, writes Siba Mohanty The return migration also proved that the migrating birds have a "habitat fidelity", that is, they return to the lagoon every …
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government has sought enhanced grants from the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) for heritage conservation and development of tourist infrastructure in Orissa as tourism has become one of the major sources of employment generation. In its memorandum submitted to the TFC, the State Government has demanded Rs 156 …
BHUBANESWAR: Even as population of shore-birds is declining globally across the wetlands, Chilika has reported more of them. Over the years, more and more such wader species have turned up at the lagoon, a trend indicating the improved habitability of the 1,100 sq km wetland. In fact, the brackish water …
A team of scientists from Japan is conducting a study on Irrawaddy dolphins in Chilika lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, for their conservation. The mammal is a highly threatened species listed under Wildlife Protection Act. "We have started a study on Chilika dolphins to observe their underwater behaviour by …
BHUBANESWAR: An integrated management plan of Chilika lagoon is now ready. The Wetland International South Asia (WISA) was commissioned by the Ramsar Convention to prepare a management plan to showcase the brackish water lake which was listed on Montreux Record and used to promote measures to correct changes in ecological …
BHUBANESWAR: Goaoa-basedbased National Institute of Oceanography has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chilika Development Authority (CDA) for sustainable management of Chilika through regular environmental monitoring. The five-year collaboration would include monitoring of water and sediment quality, coastal processes, biological characteristics, besides an advisory on remedial measures. It will …
BHUBANESWAR: Cruising along in a boat at a nice speed on the tranquil waters of Chilika! Well, the annoying sound of the boat engine almost kills half the pleasure. But this, in the coming times, will be a thing of the past. Chilika Development Authority (CDA) has come up with …
Report of the Expert Committee on draft CMZ notification chaired by M S Swaminathan submitted to Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh. Recommendations of this committee have been accepted and CMZ 2008 Notification, 2008 lapses on July 22, 2009. Report of the Expert Committee on the draft …
BHUBANESWAR: The much awaited Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan (ICZMP) will get a boost in the near future with a strategic approach to include the livelihood, safety, gender and local issues in its implementation stage through a coordinated way to benefit all the stakeholders. The ICZMP, which will be implemented …
BHUBANESWAR: The State Government has started consultation with several institutions to find out ways to check erosion of coast at Puri and Konark. The institutions with which the State Government is in touch are Indian Institute of Oceanography, Goa, Central Water Power Research Station, Pune, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, …
Chilika lagoon, along the east coast of India, is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia. Hydrodynamics of an aquatic system like Chilika is extremely important. It has significant impact on sediment and pollutant transport, distribution of nutrients in water and sediments, and the productivity of the system. Data on …
Mechanized boats and gillnets endanger rare species THERE is some good news for dolphin lovers. The population of the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins in Orissa
