Bat Activity in Goa’s Mangrove Ecosystems

Chorao Island, Goa — mangrove and khazan aquaculture landscape within the Mandovi–Mapusa estuary Why investigate tides and bats? Mangrove and estuarine systems experience dramatic tidal fluctuations that influence salinity, habitat availability, and animal behaviour. Chorao Island is dominated by mangroves and traditional khazan aquaculture systems, where tidal water regularly inundates the landscape. With very limited […]