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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

• The Gulf of Mannar marine area of Ramanathapuram district is the first Marine National Park established in Southeast Asia.
• The Gulf of Mannar is home to globally important marine biodiversity.
• Established in 1980, this Gulf National Park was the first marine national park in India and Southeast Asia. Gulf of Mannar National Park is one of the four major atoll areas in India (Andaman and Nicobar, Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep and Gulf of Kutch).
• In this, 21 islands of 0.25 to 125 hectares are located in the coastal areas of Ramanathapuram and Tuticorin districts. The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 10,500 sq km. Gulf of Mannar National Park is 560 sq km. located on the surface. 160 km from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi, this park spread across the length. It has a wide variety of marine life and plants in the oceans and beaches.
• Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is one of the six areas selected for the action plan aimed at protecting the future community, considering the threat level and biodiversity.

Google Location and Address - https://goo.gl/maps/fSYVP2tB5Yb57g1C6
Timing - 9.30 A.M. to 5.30 P.M.
Contact Phone Number - 094879 16686

How to Reach Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Nearest Airport - Madurai Airport (150 km)
Nearest Railway Station - Rameswaram Railway Station (7 Km)
Nearest Bustand - Rameswaram Bus Stand (25.3 Km)

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Photos