Coastal Goa is always brimming with marine life, especially in its bays. Recently at the Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG) Walk Fest, participants got to know about the richness of Zuari bay.
Goa Heritage Action Group | GHAG | Siridao | Zuari bay | Photo: Arti Das
FROM THE EXPERT
Architect and environment educator, Tallulah D’Silva, led the walk at Zuari Bay, Siridao. The walk gave insight into marine life as well as the ancient city of Goa.
Goa Heritage Action Group | GHAG | Siridao | Zuari bay | Photo: Arti Das
SEA LIFE
A variety of marine life such as the telescopic snail, window pane shells, crabs and shell fish are commonly found around such bays.
Goa Heritage Action Group | GHAG | Siridao | Zuari bay | Photo: Arti Das
FEATHERED FRIENDS
During the walk on the bay, participants came across birds such as egrets, kites and river terns.
Goa Heritage Action Group | GHAG | Siridao | Zuari bay | Photo: Arti Das
FISHY STORY
Tallulah spoke about the threat of trawlers in the sea which is responsible for the dwindling population of fish.
Goa Heritage Action Group | GHAG | Siridao | Zuari bay | Photo: Arti Das
DANGER ZONE
Other threats to these life forms are mining, quarrying shells, pollution of water bodies, plastic waste, etc.
Goa Heritage Action Group | GHAG | Siridao | Zuari bay | Photo: Arti Das
IF WALLS COULD TALK
These laterite rocks are all that’s left of the old port of Gopakapattana, which was the capital of Goa, around a thousand years ago.
Goa Heritage Action Group | GHAG | Siridao | Zuari bay | Photo: Arti Das
FLORA, FAUNA & HISTORY
Participants enjoyed the walk around the bay by exploring marine life, birds, mangroves and also learning about the old capital city of Goa.
Goa Heritage Action Group | GHAG | Siridao | Zuari bay | Photo: Arti Das