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Thane Creek 🌊

Ramsar Site — Maharashtra | Designated 13 April 2022

State

Maharashtra

Location of the Ramsar site

Area

65km²

Designated wetland area

Designated

2022

13 April 2022

Region

West

Biogeographic region

About Thane Creek

An estuarine ecosystem in Maharashtra known for flamingo congregations. Important habitat for migratory birds along the west coast of India.

West RegionMaharashtraRamsar Site

Location

Thane Creek — Maharashtra (West Region)

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Designated: 2020 · 4.3 km²

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Nearby Protected Areas

Other Ramsar sites in the West region:

Nanda Lake

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Thol Lake

Gujarat

Wadhvana Wetland

Gujarat

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

Gujarat

Related Links

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Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.