- The Marine National Park and Sanctuary in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat, was established in 1980 (sanctuary) and 1982 (national park). - This region is known for its diverse marine life, including fringing coral reefs, over 200 species of Mollusca, various crustaceans, dolphins, porpoises, sea turtles (tortoises), and numerous resident and migratory sea birds.
The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bound’s coral reefs, Mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1999 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Definition and Objectives of Wildlife Sanctuaries)
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