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The Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park is located in :
Explanation
The Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park, established in 1983, is located in Wandoor, which is approximately 29 km west of Port Blair in the South Andaman district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands [2]. The park covers an area of about 281.50 sq. km, including 220 sq. km of territorial sea water, and consists of 15 islands such as Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Island. It was created to protect marine life, particularly coral reefs and sea turtles [1]. While Pirotan Island is part of the Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch (Gujarat) and Rameswaram is associated with the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, the Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park is specifically situated near Port Blair [2]. The park is a significant site for eco-tourism, offering activities like snorkeling and scuba diving to view its rich biodiversity [3].
Sources
- [2] https://www.andamantourism.gov.in/Brochures/ef/MGMNP.pdf
- [1] https://iscnagpur.ac.in/study_material/1.3_SAK_Coral_Reefs_of_India[1].pdf
- [3] https://forest.and.nic.in/WebPages/Placesofinterest.html