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The Panje wetland is supported by diverse life forms. A few decades back heavy industrialization and consequent urbanization had occurred in Navi- Mumbai as well as in Uran city. Both are the fast growing and developing cities. The growing population, industrialization, development of concrete jungles has adverse effect on environment. The wetlands are not exceptional from it. Wetland supports good diversity of mangroves and birds including Flamingos. It is necessary to keep in check on the avifauna and flora of these places to note down the effect of surrounding development on them. These observations suggest that in spite of the poor status of wetland there were quite few numbers of migratory birds, reptiles, insects, and fishes. If proper measures are not undertaken, within short duration no wetland will be seen in these areas. It is possible to revive the wetland ecosystem if remedial measures such as reduction of sewage and solid wastes at source, landfilling, proper water supply from sea, plantation of mangroves, and prevention of mud in runoff are implemented. The local fishermen can be encouraged to practice mangrove based productive activities