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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park


Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (Tamil: கல்ஃப் ஆஃப் மன்னார் மரைன் நேஷனல் பார்க்) is a protected area of India consisting of 21 small islands (islets) and adjacent coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar in the Indian Ocean. It lies 1 to 10 km away from the east coast of Tamil Nadu, South India for 160 km between Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) and Dhanushkodi. It is the core area of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve which includes a 10 km buffer zone around the park, including the populated coastal area. The park has a high diversity of plants and animals in its marine, intertidal and near shore habitats. Public access inside the Park is limited to glass bottom boat rides.[2]

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