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4th April 2016, 10:28 AM
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Coral Reefs In India
Hey I am from india and can any one tell me about the Coral reefs please I want to know about the it provide the info regarding it?
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4th April 2016, 10:28 AM
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Re: Coral Reefs In India
Coral reefs in India are one of the most ancient and dynamic ecosystems of India. The coral reefs not only provide a sanctuary to a myriad of marine life but also play a key role in protecting the coastline from erosion. India has around 8,000 km (5,000 mi) of coastline. Overview of the area estimates of coral reefs in India. Category Gujrat Tamilnadu Lakshadweep islands A&N Islands Reef flat 148.4 64.9 136.5 795.7 Sand over reef 11.8 12 7.3 73.3 Mud over reef 117.1 - - 8.4 Coraline shelf - - 230.9 45 Coral heads - - 6.8 17.5 Live coral platform - - 43.3 - Algae 53.8 0.4 0.4 - Seaweeds - - 0.7 - Seagrass - - 10.9 - Reef vegetation 112.1 13.3 - 8.9 Vegetation over sand 17 3.6 0.4 10.5 Lagoon - 0.1 322.8 - Sandy substrate - - -67.4 - Reef patch - - -13.4 - Deep - - -98.5 - Uncertain - - -143.5 - Total 460.2 94.3 816.1 959.3 Ref: DOD & SAC, 1997 "Coral reef maps of India," D O D and S A C, India Table 2: Diversity of hermatypic corals in the Indian Ocean |