58 of the 69 marine species in Thane Creek extinct: Researchers
Q. Which of the following are fish species?- Published on 11 Apr 16a. Asian sea bass
b. Hilsa
c. Black Tiger
d. Both a and b
e. All the above
ANSWER: Both a and b
The 26 km long Thane Creek which covers a ground area of 1690 has suffered an environmental catastrophe over 14 years. Around 58 of the 69 marine species have become extinct in the waters during this period. Fisherman looking for fish and crab species like Hilsa, Asian Sea Bass, Black Tiger Prawn, Small Crab and Lobster will now enter the high seas for the same. Remaining 11 species of fish in the Thane Creek will soon disappear as high levels of toxins are contaminating the creek. Research by SACON or Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History has revealed the same. Of the 11 species that have survived, only 4 are edible.
