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Marine National Park of Gulf of Kutch is a fragile ecosystem. [11] In recent years, biodiversity of marine park has been under threat due to extraction of corals and sands by cement industries, increased turbidity of water, oil refineries, chemical industries and mechanised fishing boats. [1]
The Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park and Sanctuary (MNPS) was established in 1980 with the creation of the first marine sanctuary and park in response to a number of notifications received by the state of Gujarat.
A family of Asiatic lions at Gir National Park. ... Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch: 162.89: Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka: Sponges, ...
Pirotan Island (also known as Pirotan) is an island in the Marine National Park, Arabian Sea. It is located 12 nautical miles (22 km) off the coast (Bedi Port), Jamnagar District of Gujarat state, India. It consists of mangroves and low-tide beaches, [3] and has an area of 3 square kilometres. Rozi island is located about 10 kilometres to the ...
The Asiatic lion, an endangered species of cat, is found in Gir National Park. Gujarat's coastal areas, including the Gulf of Khambhat and the Gulf of Kutch, host a nationally important range of species of fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. [2] Gujarat's fauna is conserved by protected areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks.
This part of the gulf forms part of the Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve. [3] Gulf of Kutch; Exclusively consists of fringing reefs. The reefs are relatively less developed due to large range of temperature and high salinity. The harbours have less biodiversity. The entire Gulf of Kutch is also known as a Marine National Park. [4] Lakshadweep
The Marine National Park on the Gulf of Kutch is India's first marine sanctuary. [32] Located about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the city centre, the park includes an archipelago of 42 islands noted for their coral reefs and mangroves. The area attracts birds, dolphins, finless porpoises, sea turtles, and tropical fish. [citation needed]
Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch: Marine National Park during low tide: Near Dwarka, Bet Dwarka, Okha: 1982 There are 42 island and park is situated on coral reefs: Corals, sponges, jellyfish, endangered sea turtles such as green sea turtles, olive ridleys and leatherbacks, dugongs, Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, blue whales: Vansda ...