Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park in Ramesw

The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a protected area in ocean which extends from Rameswaram to Kanyakumari. It is the first marine biosphere reserve (BR) in India and spreads over an area of 623 hectares (10,500 km²). The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (GOM MNP) comprises of 22 islands surrounded by wide spread coral reef areas. It also encloses a shallow water habitat of unique marine biodiversity. Common marine life seen in this region are Sea Cow, Sea horse, Sea Cucumber, Dolphins...