Coastal & Marine

Marine (Gulf of Kutch)

National Park  ·  Gujarat  ·  Park #26
Flagship species: Dugong
162km² Area
1982Established
Sea levelElevation
5Key Species
6Best Months

About Marine (Gulf of Kutch)

The Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch is India's first marine national park, protecting one of the most diverse coral reef ecosystems in the country. The forty-two islands shelter staghorn and brain corals alongside dolphins, dugongs, and sea turtles. The park is internationally renowned as a flamingo staging ground.

Key wildlife
Dugong 🐬
Green Sea Turtle 🐢
Flamingo 🦩
Bottlenose Dolphin 🐬
Indian Puffer Fish 🐡
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