S.No | Interventions | Expected outcomes | Metrics |
1 | Research on lagoon and estuary function, ecology and nutrient dynamics | Improved management and monitoring | Data on extent, distribution, species diversity and productivity of lagoons and estuaries |
2 | Pollution Management | Improved lagoon and estuarine habitat | Improvement of water quality |
3 | Sediment removal | Improved lagoon and estuarine habitat | Improvement of water holding, increase of wetland area |
4 | Improvement of riparian vegetation | Soil Stabilization | Increase in extent of riparian vegetation |
5 | Control the spread of invasive species | Enhanced biodiversity | Reduced number and extent of spread of invasive species |
6 | Promotion of sustainable aquaculture and fishing practices | Reduced pressure on lagoons and estuaries, sustainable utilization of natural resources | Increase in species diversity and abundance |
7 | Engagement of different stakeholders and representatives of fishermen, aquaculture and agriculture for planning | Long term and effective lagoon and estuarine conservation | Increased ownership and decline of conflicts |
8 | Promotion of ecotourism and traditional activities | Enhanced sustainable tourism | Increase in number of tourists |
9 | Improvement of surveillance and law enforcement for illegal fishing and fishing gear, fishing ban period etc | Decrease in illicit activities | Improved habitats |
10 | Employment of non-regulatory methods which increase fishery productivity such as hydraulic engineering, predator control, stocking etc | Increase in productivity | Increased custodianship of local stakeholders, reduction of conflicts |
11 | Management of potential conflicts with aquaculture and interactions with marine near shore and offshore fisheries | Increase in livelihood options, decrease in displacement | Increased custodianship of local stakeholders ,reduction of conflicts |