Mangrove Flora and Fauna in Sundarbans and Their Significance in a Global Perspective

Sundarbans, the world's largest tidal mangrove ecosystem and a critical tiger habitat, faces severe threats from overexploitation, poaching, natural disasters, and climate change. A comprehensive study identifies 7,533 unique micro- and macro-lifeforms within its 9,630 km² area, marking it as an 'endangered' ecosystem under the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems framework. The research combines literature surveys with longitudinal field investigations using multistage purposive sampling, engaging professionals, NGOs, forest officials, and local communities. It highlights the urgent need for concerted management efforts to restore mangrove ecosystems and conserve biodiversity while addressing the impacts of agriculture, hydrological changes, pollution, and climate change on its transitional zones.

Mallick, J. K. (2025). Mangrove Flora and Fauna in Sundarbans and Their Significance in a Global Perspective. Surviving Sundarbans: Tragedy and Hope, Edition 1, 12–34. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-48859-73-0/ch2