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Kerala Backwaters: Ecology & Significance by Neethu Krishna V S is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The backwaters of Kerala are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes along the Arabian Sea coast, formed by sediment deposition from 44 rivers flowing from the Western Ghats. They serve ecological functions such as coastal protection, groundwater recharge, and support rich biodiversity. Key backwaters include Vembanad, Ashtamudi, and Sasthamkotta Lakes, which are significant for both tourism and environmental health.

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Neethu Krishna V S

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