Flamingos at Thane Creek
Published: Jun 15, 2018
Photo courtesy: Tripti Shukla
GIS mapping of the Thane Creek over a 15 year period unravels significant land use changes in eight categories.
Abstract: The Thane Creek is rapidly changing with an increase in the built-up area. If the current rate of change continues, the Creek is likely to become ecologically inactive in the near future.
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