REPTILIAN DIVERSITY IN AND AROUND THE MARINE NATIONAL PARK AND MARINE SANCTUARY, GUJARAT STATE

摘要

Today the world is developing very rapidly and people are using more and more natural resources. This is resulting in the shrinkage of many natural ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Therefore, certain natural areas or habitats with good potential are reserved as Protected Areas (PAs). PAs are not only refuges for wildlife but also help to preserve the natural resources for future generations. However, once a PA is declared, the wildlife populations and biodiversity must be assessed in order to wisely manage the area. Therefore, the State Forest Department and Gujarat Ecological Educational Research (GEER) Foundation, Gandhinagar, have initiated a program to measure the biodiversity of PAs in Gujarat State.