Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch
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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 (protection) 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.[1] It is located just adjacent to Indianoil COT at Vadinar. Many people working at Indianoil are certified guide at the park.
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Location | Gulf of Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, India |
Nearest city | Jamnagar |
Coordinates | 22°28′N 69°37′E |
Area | 162.89 km2 (62.89 sq mi) |
Established | 1982 |
Governing body | Forest Department of Gujarat |