Lakes and costal wetlands play a vital role in global ecosystems.
They provide a habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna and
help to maintain the life cycle of many species. Lakes and coastal
wetlands all over the world are ideal places for human habitation,
fisheries, industries, shipping and recreation. Habitat
environments of lakes and coastal wetlands are deteriorating due to
their exploitative use and improper management. As rapid
development and population growth continue in coastal areas,
environmental degradation and over-exploitation, the biodiversity
and the productivity of these unique ecosystems could be
threatened. Lakes and coastal wetlands are transitional areas
between dry terrestrial and permanent aquatic ecosystems and are
recognised as highly productive. Their importance in socio-economic
frontiers has been increasingly felt. Over 200 rivers and lakes in
the world are shared by two or more countries. This envisages their
international importance. Various efforts are currently underway to
develop technologies and systems for successful management of lakes
and coastal wetlands both at national and international levels.
However, conflicting interests in the use of their resources have
led to further worsening of the problems facing lakes and coastal
wetlands. Therefore, an earnest attempt has been made in the
present book to find ways for restoration, conservation and
management of lakes and coastal wetlands.
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