Ecologist and naturalist Parag Rangnekar has called for greater awareness of Goa’s lateritic plateaus, which he describes as misunderstood yet vital ecosystems. Speaking at a lecture titled “Wild Goa Through the Viewfinder” at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Rangnekar showcased his two-decade photographic documentation of Goa’s biodiversity — from endemic species and rare birds to climate-driven ecological shifts — while emphasizing how photography can serve as a powerful tool for research and conservation.
