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2.4. Coral Reefs in India

The coral reef ecosystems are found in four regions of India which are:


Region

Type of Reef

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Fringing Reefs

Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu)

Fringing Reefs

Gulf of Kutchh (Gujarat)

Fringing Reefs

Lakshadweep Islands

Atolls


 

Figure 3. Coral Reefs of India