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1. Department of Tourism Administration
Marine National Park
Presented By- Vilas RathodUnder Guidance- Prof. Dr. Subhash Jadhav

2. History
It is the first Marine National Park in the country declared in
the year 1980
The Marine National Park was established in 1980 under the
provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 of India. Total
area of the National park is about 162.89 km2.
At present, the total area under Jamnagar Circle is 944.0
sq.km. which include Marine National Park & S, Khijadiya Bird
Sanctuary, Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary, Reserve Forests, Protected
Forests and Section

3. Major Attractions
There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine
National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. Out of which
33 islands have coral reef. Some of the best known islands
are Pirotan, Karubhar, Narara, and Poshitra.
There are islands with sandy beaches and mangrove swamps.
These islands are a treasure-trove of marine species and a
paradise for birdwatchers. There are a unique Marine eco-
system is found in the Gulf of Kutch.
Some of the finest coral reef fringe islands are found
at Pirotan, Narala, Ajad and Positara, often a surprise even to
Gujaratis.

4. Major ecosystem types available are coral reefs,
mangroves, mudflats, creeks, Sea grass & Sea weeds,
estuaries, sandy strands to saline grasslands, marshy
areas and rocky shores. All ecosystems supports rich
marine life & bird life

5. Location
Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch is situated on the
southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Devbhumi Dwarka
District of Gujrat state.

6. Flora
Mangroves, Saag, Sesam, Kheru, Limda, swamp forests,
mudflats, various types of sea grasses and sea weeds.
Sea grass beds dominated by family like Hydrocharitaceae
and Potamogetonaceae and species Halodule uninervis,
Cymodocea rotunds, C.Serulata ; Coral reefs; mangroves
including Rhizophora muctonata, Avicennia alba, Bruguiera
gymnorrhiza, Ceriops tagal, Lumnitzera racemosa are also
common in the stretch.

7. Mangroves
A mangrove is a tree, shrub, palm or ground fern, generally
exceeding one half metre in height, that normally grows above mean
sea level in the intertidal zone of marine coastal environments and
estuarine margins

8. Fauna
Gangetic Dolphins, Giant Crabs, Ray Fish, rarely found
Balooga whales, Giant Leather Back Turtles, Horn Fish,
colorful corals and sponges, giant sea anemone, jelly fish, sea
horse, octopus, pearl oyster, Portuguese man of war, starfish,
dolphin, shark etc.
Common monitor lizard, Jackals, Jungle Cats, Dugong,
Black Napped Hare, Green Sea-turtle, Leatherback Turtle
etc.
Black-necked Ibis, Avocets, Phalaropes, Gulls, Terns,
Kingfishers, Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Painted storks, herons,
egrets, ibises, spoonbills, darters, flamingoes, avocets, ducks,
White-tailed Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Steppe Eagle, Montagu’s
Harrier, Black-shouldered Kite, Variable Wheatear,
Clamorous Reed Warbler, Flamingo etc.

9. Balooga whale

10. Best time to Visit
Marine National Park and Sanctuary remains closed for
tourism from 16th June to 15th October and reopens on 16
October to 15th June. Winter season is the best time to visit
this place as clarity of the water will be good and birds from
other countries come for nesting and breeding in the Bird
sanctuary area.

11. How To Reach
By Air – Nearest airport is Jamnagar airport located About 7
Km from the Marine National Park.
By Rail – The nearest railway stations are Jamnagar and
Rajkot railway stations. These railway stations are well
connected by road to Marine National Park.
By Road – The nearest bus stand is located at Jamnagar.
By water – You can take a boat from Bedi port or Nava
port in Jamnagar, Motor boats are also available at Salaya and
Narara islands.
You can also hire boats at jetties near Jamnagar for a trip to
the Marine national park.