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The Andaman& Nicobar islands are actually formed
by the submarine mountain range which demarcated the
Andaman Sea from the Bay of Bengal. Here at Andaman&Nicobar
island the abundance of marine life has always been
a source of interest for the tourists. Marine life in
Andamans has always attracted many tourists and the
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park at Wandoor, is perhaps
one of the best in the world.
It is a huge park covering an area of 281.5 square
kilometres and consists of 15 small and large islands,
creeks and vast expanses of open sea. While cruising
on the glass-bottom boats just get close to marine life
here. If you go snorkeling here then you will be able
to view the submarine world with its coral reefs, beautiful
colored fishes and other marine organisms. Here at the
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park you will be able
to see come a rich variety of marine life ranging from
zoo plankton to dolphins.
The variety of Andamans Marine Life found here are
- Marine turtles like Green
Sea, Leather Back, Hawk Bill and Olive Ridley.
- Live salt water crocodiles,
- Monitor lizards
- Sea snakes.
Here at the Mahatma Gandhi National Park there are
two islands Red Skin and Jolly Buoy which have exotic
beaches and breathtaking undersea views of corals and
marine life.
Then another opportunity to view marine life in Andamans
is at Cinque Island , where you have deep sea coral
gardens. You can see here the nesting grounds of the
famous Olive Ridley turtles as well as water monitors
and saltwater crocodiles. Here the sunny beaches and
the waters are all time favorite for outdoors and marine
life. Indulge in swimming, scuba diving or snorkeling.
Plan your vacations with South India Tour Travel if
you want to see a wide range of marine life in the Andaman&Nicobar
Islands.
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