he lush mangrove forests lining Goa’s Mandovi and Zuari estuaries (along with the Cumbarjua Canal) are often referred to as the green lungs of Goa's coast. Spanning roughly 20 – 40 km², these intertidal ecosystems feature at least 16 different mangrove species, including Avicennia, Rhizophora, Sonneratia, Kandelia candel, and more

Mangroves in Goa, flourishing along the Mandovi and Zuari river systems, are among the most ecologically and economically significant coastal ecosystems in the state.

These mangroves act as green guardians, protecting Goa’s coastlines, supporting biodiversity, and sustaining livelihoods.