A coastal backwater estuary in north Chennai where the Kosasthalaiyar River meets the Bay of Bengal. The creek supports one of Chennai's surviving mangrove ecosystems and is an important habitat for migratory shorebirds and fishing communities.
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Highlights
- Backwater estuary formed by the Kosasthalaiyar River, one of the two main rivers of Chennai
- Supports a fragile mangrove ecosystem that acts as a natural buffer against cyclones, storm surges, and coastal erosion
- Habitat for migratory shorebirds, kingfishers, herons, and several species of fish and crustaceans
- Traditional fishing villages along the creek depend on the estuary for their livelihood
- Environmentally sensitive area facing pressures from nearby thermal power plants, port development, and industrial effluent
- Environmental groups have campaigned for its designation as a protected zone to safeguard the remaining mangrove cover
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