Perceptible coral reef growth in Gulf of Mannar
It extends to about 300 km between Rameswaram and Thoothukudi; there are 3,600 marine species in the area Ramanathapuram THE increasing growth of coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar region proves that the measures taken to check mining of coral has paid dividends. A recent study by experts has shown that coral reef was growing in 3.7 sq km area in the National Marine Park. The coral reef extends to about 300 km between Rameswaram and Thoothkudi. There are about 3,600 marine species found in the area and 117 varieties of coral reef in the Gulf of Mannar.