COASTAL CONFLUENCE : SUBSTITING STORY OF SALT SILENCE AND SURVIVAL

In the shifting tides of our time, where urban expansion often overpowers the gentle rhythms of nature, Coastal Confluence proposes an integrated approach to ecological restoration and sustainable development in the fragile Thane Creek region of Navi Mumbai. This thesis explores the vital role of mangrove ecosystems in mitigating coastal erosion, preserving biodiversity, and fostering community resilience, telling a story of healing, coexistence, and renewal.