by Mohammad Arju | Nov 29, 2016 | Happy Island
It is true that what is left of the coral colonies in the Bay of Bengal around Saint Martin’s Island is almost a ruin. But it is not lost yet. Still, we’ve time to salvage the almost collapsed social-ecological systems of St. Martin’s Island. Peoples say the local...
by Alifa Bintha Haque | Oct 1, 2015 | Happy Island
Shallow, sunlit, and serene; these three words probably describe the coral colonies around St. Martin’s Island. If not disturbed by irresponsible and unsustainable tourism and fishing, the water remains sky-blue, the corals and algae look healthy and in harmony,...
by Mohammad Arju | Mar 12, 2015 | Happy Island
Bay of Bengal, if sustainably managed, can be the powerhouse for national economy of Bangladesh. In 2012, economic exclusive zone (EEZ) of Bangladesh has expanded from roughly 50,000 km2 to more than 112,000 km2 by ITLOS verdict. Along with 710 kilometers long...
by Alifa Bintha Haque | Feb 4, 2015 | Happy Island
This thought occurred to us while working to delineate the ecosystem boundary for a potential Marine Protected Area around Saint Martin’s Island. Valuation of Saint Martin’s marine ecosystem can illustrate the importance of this unique coral colony ecosystem in a...
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