75
Fig. 3.19 Survival percentage of Phoenix paludosa in Indian Sundarbans; Note that values are
higher in western Indian Sundarbans (stations 1–5) compared to the central Indian Sundarbans
(stations 6–10)
Fig. 3.20 Survival percentage of Ceriops decandra in Indian Sundarbans; Note that values are
lower (totally absent) in western Indian Sundarbans (stations 1–5) compared to the central Indian
Sundarbans (stations 6–10)
3 Mangroves: A Barrier Against Erosion