June 5, 2023 4:26 PM
Gulf of Mannar: A Marine Biodiversity Marvel
The Gulf of Mannar, the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in the South East Asia, running down south from Rameswaram to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, encompasses a chain of 21 islands with a total area of 10,500 sq. km. <br />''<br />''The Gulf of Mannar has been renowned for its highly productive pearl banks and religious significance. Recognizing its rich biodiversity, the Government of India designated it as the country's first Marine Biosphere Reserve in 1989.<br />''<br ...