Limnology, Biodiversity and Management Issues of Mirik Lake, West Bengal

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Authors

  • Mousumi Roy
     KBB Nivedita College, Behala, Kolkata ,IN
  • N. C. Nandi
     Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata ,IN

Keywords:

Mirik Lake, Limnology, Biodiversity, Community Dependence, Management Issues.

Abstract

Limnology, biodiversity and management issues of a high altitude mountain-located Mirik Lake have revealed higher chloride content (13.7-22.0 mg/l), lower biodiversity (83 animal species) and multifarious management issues. But this lake has higher dissolved oxygen content (4.3-12.6 mg/l), considerable fish diversity (29 species) and immense ecosystem services, while its economic utility and community dependence indicate adequate scope for beautification and management actions.

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2012-06-01

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Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2012

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