| Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch | |
|---|---|
 During the low tide, the sea falls back miles and the hidden sea floor is revealed | |
  Marine National Park | |
| Location | Gulf of Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, India |
| Nearest city | Jamnagar |
| Coordinates | 22°28′N 69°37′E / 22.467°N 69.617°E |
| Area | 162.89 km2 (62.89 sq mi) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Governing body | Forest Department of Gujarat |
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] The park protects two major ecosystems, corals and mangroves.[2]
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