Issues and Challenges

Low literacy rate of the inhabitants on the island

Flora and Fauna of the Eco Sensitive Zone are at risk from potential range of marine stemming from rapid and urban development, and the growth of fisheries.

E.g. Oil spills, Industrial effluents, Sewage disposal, Ship breaking activities

Damage to marine ecosystems due to destructive fishing practices with chemicals and pesticides

The accelerated development of ports and harbours in the Marine National Park & Sanctuary exacerbates the pressures on the associated habitats.

ESSAR jetty near Kalubhar island greatly increase the problems of fishing communities face by restricting their fishing grounds and depleting stocks of fish.

Reduced mangroves’ natural process of regeneration due to coastal erosion and freshwater inflows.

Low diversity of coral reefs on Ajad Tapu due to extreme environmental and climatic variations.

Increased sediment load also affects the growth of seagrass, decreases the grazing habitat to sea turtles and dugongs.

One of the major cause responsible for degrading condition of Kalubhar reef.

Acute shocks & chronic stress due to frequent cyclones, earthquakes, storms, and floods.

Depredations of the environment due to overlapping jurisdiction multiple government regulatory bodies and the absence of clear physical and legal boundaries