At the mouth of Ganga - Brahmaputra river system, Sundarbans represents one of the largest single chunk of mangrove forests. The mangrove ecosystems are the hot spots of biological diversity and very productive with its food chain and nutrient cycle. The mangrove vegetation is greatly influenced by soil properties along with salinity. The soil structure and soil salinity control the distribution of mangroves in Indian Sundarbans. This book highlights the nature and properties of mangrove soil, importance of soil properties on occurrence of different mangrove species, nature of habitats of mangroves of Sundarban Tiger Reserve, India and generates information for the development of eco-friendly conservation of mangrove species. This book will fill the gap of information on chemistry of mangrove ecosystem of 71 Compartments under 15 Blocks of Sundarban Tiger Reserve and will be helpful for those studying biology, environmental science and researchers as well as policy makers.

Brackish water wetlands of Sundarbans constitute important fishery resources and an integral part of the fastest growing aquaculture in the world. Wetlands of Sundarbans is a unique repository of biodiversity. The enormous abundance and diversity of algae of brackish water wetlands have an impact on wetland ecosystems. This book represents physico-chemical characters of brackish water wetlands, algal diversity, zooplankton, fishes and role of algae in aquatic ecosystems of Sundarbans. Dwindling expertise in taxonomy impairs the concept of biodiversity; therefore, this book will be an impetus for filling the gap of documentation of algal species. This book provides a wealth of information for those studying and working with algae and will be helpful not only to botanists, zoologists, environmentalists, researchers but to decision makers as well