Ecological Dwindling due to the Sprawlling of Shrimp Farming at the Khejuri Fluvio-marine Landscape over Midnapore Coastal Tract: A Spatio-temporal Assessment and Micro-level Planning for Its Management

Ecological Dwindling due to the Sprawling of Shrimp Farming at the Khejuri Fluvio-Marine Landscape over Midnapore Coastal Tract critically examines how rapid shrimp aquaculture has transformed the fragile Khejuri landscape of the Midnapore Coastal Tract. Bounded by the Hooghly River and the Bay of Bengal, the study integrates GIS, remote sensing, and micro-level field surveys to reveal ecological degradation and socio-economic disparities. It proposes sustainable management frameworks to balance aquaculture-driven growth with environmental integrity and community resilience.