19 fish species have disappeared from Thane creek, says study

Research project undertaken by the students of Saraswati School about variety of species in Thane creek has revealed that 19 varieties of fish have disappeared from Thane creek. The project informs that previously there were 19 fish varieties seen in Thane creek. Rawas, Pakat, Hekru, Karkara, Makul, Jitad, prawns (Kolambi), Mushi, Shingada and many other varieties have vanished from the water of Thane creek.