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Gorai’s green gems: Immerse in this nature trail in Mumbai to learn about the importance of mangroves

A mangrove trail hopes to illuminate the common man about why its existence is an essential component in Mumbai’s fragile ecosystem

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Acanthus Ilicifolius.

Acanthus Ilicifolius.

Gorai’s mangroves are nothing short of an ecological miracle. Sitting away from the mainland, these mangroves find themselves untouched by human activity. Hemant Karkhanis, a mangrove expert and environmentalist tells us, “Other mangroves in Mumbai see deterioration due to anthropogenic activities but the mangroves of Gorai island remain untouched in their sanctuary.”

The mangroves at Gorai
The mangroves at Gorai

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