UPSC Notes

The estuarine ecosystem, the interface where freshwater rivers meet the salty sea, is a dynamic and diverse environment crucial for supporting various forms of life.

The Indian estuarine ecosystem is a dynamic and vital interface where freshwater rivers meet the salty waters of the ocean, creating a unique habitat teeming with life and ecological diversity.

Estuarine vegetation refers to the diverse plant life that thrives in the unique and dynamic ecosystems of estuaries

The estuarine ecosystem provides an extensive array of advantages, encompassing economic, environmental, and cultural benefits. 

An estuary and a lagoon, although both inland water bodies with a connection to the sea and ocean, can often be mistaken for one another. 

Estuarine wetlands represent dynamic and vital ecosystems that bridge the gap between terrestrial and marine environments, embodying a unique blend of freshwater and saltwater influences.

Wetlands and lakes are two distinct types of aquatic ecosystems that play vital roles in supporting biodiversity and providing various ecosystem services.

The word “seaweed” is used to talk about many types of plants and algae that live in water, not just the ocean. 

Seagrasses are the exclusive flowering plants capable of thriving in saltwater environments. There are approximately 60 known species of entirely marine seagrasses, classified into four families: Posidoniaceae,

Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES), also referred to as payments for environmental benefits, are incentives provided to farmers or landowners.