Astola Island

Astola Island is the biggest offshore island in the Arabian Sea. Possessing a unique habitat, it has been identified by WWF - P as part of a Global 2000 eco-region. Astola Island requires urgent conservation efforts as the natural ecology is being damaged due to the introduction of feral cats by local fishermen. The main interventions will be raising community awareness, carrying out a natural resource inventory, assessing the economic value of resources and exploring avenues of sustainable use which can benefit the local community.