India’s first Dugong conservation reserve in Tamil Nadu

Marine ecosystems are vulnerable to anthropogenic disturbance. Discuss various efforts made nationally as well as internationally for conservation of marine ecosystems. (150 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by highlighting major features of marine ecosystem and its various biotic and abiotic components
• Through a diagram show major threats to the marine ecosystem due to anthropogenic activities
• Elaborate on efforts made nationwide and internationally to protect and preserve marine ecosystem
• Way forward/ Conclusion