The Coastal Regulation Zone is a coastal stretch declared by the Government of India to regulate human activities for the protection and sustainable use of coastal ecosystems. Under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, coastal areas are classified based on ecological sensitivity, existing development, and geomorphological features. This classification helps in controlling developmental activities while ensuring conservation of fragile coastal and marine environments that are closely linked with fisheries and aquaculture. The Coastal Regulation Zone is broadly classified into four categories: CRZ-I, CRZ-II, CRZ-III, and CRZ-IV. CRZ-I includes ecologically sensitive areas and geomorphological features which play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the coast. These areas include mangroves, coral reefs, salt marshes, mudflats, sea grass beds, nesting grounds of marine life, marine parks, sanctuaries, and areas between the Low Tide Line and the High Tide Line. CRZ-I is further divided into CRZ-IA, which covers highly sensitive ecosystems, and CRZ-IB, which includes intertidal zones. CRZ-II comprises areas that have already been substantially built up close to the shoreline. These areas are typically urban or developed regions where infrastructure such as roads, drainage, and buildings already exist. Development in CRZ-II areas is regulated to prevent further environmental degradation,