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An island in India is disappearing, but some of the last residents say they can't afford to move away
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Ghoramara Island, located in eastern India, is gradually disappearing due to rising sea levels. The island is only about 1.8 square miles in size - half of it was 20 years ago. Most residents have left, but some say they can't afford to resettle.
The #Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, stretches across the border between India and Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal. It is home to endangered tigers, dolphins, and 300 species of birds.
