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Perceptible coral reef growth in Gulf of Mannar [1]

It extends to about 300 km between Rameswaram and Thoothukudi; there are 3,600 marine species in the area
Ramanathapuram

THE increasing growth of coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar region proves that the measures taken to check mining of coral has paid dividends. A recent study by experts has shown that coral reef was growing in 3.7 sq km area in the National Marine Park. The coral reef extends to about 300 km between Rameswaram and Thoothkudi. There are about 3,600 marine species found in the area and 117 varieties of coral reef in the Gulf of Mannar.

Publication Date: 
09/09/2008
New Indian Express (Chennai) [2]
Tags:
Marine Ecosystems [3], Mining [4], Marine Life [5], Corals [6], Gulf Of Mannar Marine NP [7]

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