Most mangroves on the east coast of India have been cleared and while 14% of the ecoregion is under protection in Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary and the Bhitarkanika National Park even those areas are not secure.
Despite the fact that most mangroves on the east coast of India have been destroyed, 14% of the ecoregion is protected in Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, and Bhitarkanika National Park. However, even these areas are not completely safe from threats.