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The largest mangrove forest biosphere reserve in India is

Largest mangrove biosphere reserve in India is Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve covering approximately 9630 km², straddling West Bengal India and Bangladesh. It comprises world's largest contiguous mangrove forest dominated by Sundri tree Heritiera fomes, Goran, Keora, and Nypa. Designated biosphere reserve 1989, UNESCO World Heritage Site 1987, it experiences daily tidal fluctuations, saline waters. It harbors Royal Bengal tiger Panthera tigris tigris adapted to mangrove swamp, saltwater crocodile, and Irrawaddy dolphin. High blue carbon stock highlights climate significance. Conservation strateg

Ref: UNESCO Sundarbans National Park Overview; ISRO Mangrove Atlas Largest Mangrove Sundarbans