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Wetlands are one of the prime ecosystems in the world. There is a dire need for their conservation. The annual event World Wetlands Day 2016 is happening this month.
Ramsar Convention has listed a number of ecological zones as the major wetlands in the World; it has also categorized many such wetlands in India.
Ramsar Convention was a treaty, which was made to conserve the wetlands around the world. The treaty was signed on February 2nd, 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar. To mark this day, every year February 2nd is celebrated as World Wetlands Day.
Wetlands are a unique ecosystem; lands or areas which are filled with water permanently or seasonally. There are various types of wetlands: swamps, rivers, lakes, backwaters, marshes, mangroves, etc.
Some eco-sensitive zones are categorized as Ramsar sites in India. Namely, Ashtamudi Lake in Kerala, Bhitarkanika Mangroves in Odisha, Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur, Chilika Lake in Odisha, etc. are some the important as well as popular wetlands in India.
Ashtamudi Lake
Ashtamudi Lake is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kollam, Kerala. This large lake is known for houseboat rides and thrilling boat races of Kerala. Ashtamudi Lake is one among the Ramsar sites which is of International importance in India.
Photo Courtesy: Arunvrparavur
Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake is a popular wetland situated in Odisha. The lake has brackish water and is one of the largest coastal lagoons in India. Chilika Lake is also home to a number of bird species.
Photo Courtesy: Krupasindhu Muduli
Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika National Park is a mangrove vegetation on the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha. This saltwater wetland is one of the Ramsar Sites in India.
Photo Courtesy: Vishnu Sharma
Chandra Tal
The beautiful Chandra Tal is located in Spiti. It is known as a popular trekking trail in Himachal Pradesh. Chandra Tal is one of the prime wetlands to be conserved in India.
Photo Courtesy: Christopher L Walker
Keoladeo National Park
Keoladeo National Park is popular for its swamp woodlands, dry grasslands vegetation. Here the wetlands are seasonal and dries up during summer. The national park is a home to several species of birds and animals.
Photo Courtesy: Nikhilchandra81
Loktak Lake
Loktak Lake is a popular freshwater lake in Manipur. It is a freshwater wetland, which is important for Manipur. The unique vegetation is a home to the endangered Sangai (deer).
Photo Courtesy: ch_15march
Tsomoriri Lake
Tsomoriri Lake in Ladakh is a high altitude lake. It is one of the picturesque wetlands in India.
Photo Courtesy: Prabhu B
