Marine National Park
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Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kutch in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat state, India. In 1980, an area of 270 km2 from Okha to Jodiya was declared Marine Sanctuary. Later, in 1982, a core area of 110 km2 was declared Marine National Park under the provisions of the Wildlife Act, 1972 of India. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The best known island is Pirotan. ()
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Wildlife
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Sperm whale
The sperm whale, also known as the cachalot, holds the title of the largest toothed whale and predator. Belonging to the genus *Physeter*, it shares its family with the pygmy and dwarf sperm whales. These majestic creatures are distributed throughout the world...
Mammals
Blue whale
The blue whale, a marine mammal beloning to the baleen whale suborder Mysticeti, holds the distinction of being the largest animal ever known to exist. These magnificent creatures can reach lengths of up to 29.9 meters and weigh as much as 173 tonnes.
Mammals
Dugong
The dugong is a medium-sized marine mammal and the only herbivorous marine mammal, found in the coastal waters of approximately 40 countries across the Indo-West Pacific region. These creatures are highly dependent on seagrass for sustenance, thus confining their...
Mammals
Sei whale
The sei whale is a captivating baleen whale and the third-largest member of the rorqual family, trailing only the blue whale and the fin whale. These majestic creatures inhabit most of the world's oceans, favoring deep, offshore waters.
Mammals
Whale shark
The whale shark, a gentle giant of the ocean, holds the distinction of being the largest fish species in the world. The largest recorded specimen reached an impressive length of 18.8 meters. Despite its colossal size, the whale shark is a slow-moving filter feeder...
Fish
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