Author(s): Rani Marina John

Abstract: Vembanad wetland is the largest wetland system in India which is the official site of the Ramsar convention on Wetlands. Human Intervention on the lake is severe which affects the function, structure and entire composition of the Vembanad wetland system. The paper focuses on the impact of house boat tourism on water environment and fish production in Vembanad Lake. The study conducted in the month of October, 2016.