Why is it important?

The creek is surrounded by mangrove forests on both sides. These forests apart from supporting the

Rich biodiversity of that supports a wide variety of migratory birds also protect the land from the tidal waves. Not to forget that creeks help in improving water quality. Another first with the Thane Creek being notified, as a Ramsar site is that it would perhaps be the first time that a Ramsar site is located with an urban agglomeration. With the creek being made a Ramsar site, apart from helping the ecology thrive could also give a boost to tourism and also jobs.