MPA

Marine Protected Areas

• these are
  • National Parks or
  • Wildlife Sanctuaries
• containing significant
  • marine / aquatic biodiversity
• some spl. provisions / standards
  • safety / conservation

First MPA

Gulf of Kutchh

• Gulf of Mannar
• Mahatma Gandhi N.P. ➡️ Andaman & Nicobar
• Sundarbans National Park