Coastal & Marine

Mahatma Gandhi Marine

National Park  ·  Andaman & Nicobar Islands  ·  Park #03
Flagship species: Dugong
281km² Area
1983Established
Sea levelElevation
5Key Species
6Best Months

About Mahatma Gandhi Marine

Spread across fifteen islands south of Port Blair, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park protects spectacular coral reefs rivalling the Maldives in variety and colour. The shallow seagrass beds are a stronghold for the globally endangered Dugong, making this one of India's most important marine sanctuaries. Over 50 species of coral and hundreds of reef fish species have been recorded here.

Key wildlife
Dugong 🐬
Hawksbill Turtle 🐢
Reef Shark 🦈
Moray Eel 🐍
Giant Clam 🐚
Best time to visit
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