Discover the beauty of marine life on Juhu's shoreline with this immersive walk

Ocean lovers might want to check out this guided shore walk at Juhu Koliwada which provides an interactive learning experience and handson exploration of marine life Topics covered include coastal ecology marine adaptations and conservationSponges spotted during a previous marine walkNitya Aggarwal founder of Wildnest Mumbai the nature platform hosting the walk shares ldquoMumbairsquos shores are unexpectedly rich in marine biodiversity Participants can spot and closely capture a variety of fascinating species in the rocky and sandy intertidal habitats including Pearly Sea Anemones Clapping and Porcelain Crabs Sponges amongst many othersrdquo Unique species such as the Octopus and Japanese Tiger Shrimp may also be sightedPorcelain Crab Pics courtesyWildnest MumbaildquoMany of these organisms range from colourful and delicate to rare and sometimes dangerousrdquo she adds We are curious about any interesting facts about aquatic life around the city Most people Aggarwal says remain unaware that multiple species are found in intertidal pools mdash small pools of seawater that form when the tide recedes ldquoThese pools open up an entirely different world of marine life where each organism plays a unique role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem Protecting these fragile habitats is therefore essential to maintain coastal biodiversityrdquoAttendees photograph marine species at Juhu KoliwadaOn a personal note she signs off ldquoOne of my biggest learnings from such walks and the easiest thing that we all can do is stop collecting shells from the beach they are home to a wide range of creaturesrdquoON February 28 330 pm to 530 pm March 1 4 pm to 6 pmAT Juhu Koliwada Beach Santacruz WestLOG ON TO urbanautappENTRY Rs 500 onwardsNature watchPinkcarpet rideSpot up to 30 species of migratory birds during a boat safari from Flamingos to Pied Avocets Grey Herons and EgretsON February 28 8 am and 930 amAT Bhandup Pumping Station Mulund EastLOG ON TO mumbai_musafirENTRY Rs 1290 onwardsFlamingos spotted on a safari Pic courtesyMumbai MusafirAvian adventureSign up for a Birds for Beginners walk and learn observation techniques how to identify feathered species and how to use field equipment for photographyON February 28 730 am to 930 am AT Maharashtra Nature Park Sion Bandra Link Road DharaviLOG ON TO naturalistexENTRY Rs 500 onwardsColours in the wildCelebrate Holi in this urban forest with a cultural experience featuring natural colourmaking and an outdoor cooking sessionON March 1 8 am to 12 pmAT Aarey Forest GoregaonLOG ON TO explorethelocalwayENTRY Rs 1650 onwards