Odisha key terms

coastal accretion

net deposit of sediment in an area

Odisha

lies in the east, previously known as Orissa - 8th largest state in India

Irrawaddy River Dolphin

species of sea dolphin found along coastlines and river estuaries in SE Asia

Olive Ridley Turtle

one of the smallest species of turtle in the world, Odisha is their largest nesting site

Mangroves

• salt tolerant trees which lie along subtropical and tropical coastlines

• protect water quality, absorb water after extreme events, and provide habitat to sea animals

Aquaculture

farming of water

• breeding

• rearing

• harvesting

sea grass

only flowering plant in marine environments

brackish water

water found in natural environment with more salinity than freshwater but less than seawater (mixed fresh and sea water in estuaries eg)