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The mangroves on the shores of Lake Pulicat are a highly endangered habitat of many animal and plant species. They are important for good water quality and provide nesting and shelter alternatives for 65 fish species. The devastating impact of the flood disaster in 2004 heavily damaged the population of mangroves and threatened the fish stock. The fish are the main source of food and income for the poor population of Lake Pulicat, the second largest brackish ecosystem on the southeast coast of India. Over the years the Global Nature Fund has gained valuable experience with two similar projects in Sri Lanka, which now can benefit the population and the environment at Pulicat in India. Women and children will help by breeding mangroves at tree nurseries. These planted mangroves will help ensure the stocks of over 60 fish species and the habitat of rare birds (flamingos, pelicans, storks and coloured kingfishers) and protects the coastline from future tidal waves and creates additional income sources.
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