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The Andaman Sea hosts over 500 species of coral and 1,200 species of marine life including sea turtles, dugongs, manta rays, and thriving anemone colonies.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are surrounded by nutrient-rich tropical waters that nurture some of the richest and healthiest coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. These coral formations serve as feeding grounds and nurseries for thousands of marine species.
Fringing reefs, patch reefs and underwater pinnacles are accessible to visitors through guided snorkeling, sea walking, scuba diving and semi-submarine excursions.
During underwater dives or shallow reef walks, you can expect to encounter orange clownfish hiding within sea anemone tentacles, schools of yellow butterflyfish, angelfish, blue-spotted stingrays and vibrant parrotfish.
Larger marine species such as green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles, moray eels and harmless reef sharks inhabit deeper underwater formations around Havelock and Neil.
Elephant Beach on Swaraj Dweep and North Bay Island near Port Blair are renowned for shallow, easily accessible coral gardens. Nemo Reef in Havelock is famous worldwide as a breeding ground for clownfish.
For glass-bottom boat excursions and coral viewing without getting wet, Jolly Buoy Island and Red Skin Island within Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park offer unparalleled underwater visibility.
Coral polyps are living animals that can take decades to grow even a few inches. Never stand on, kick, or touch coral reefs, and avoid feeding bread or food to fish, which disrupts their natural diet.
Always use non-toxic, reef-safe sunscreen and follow the instructions of licensed marine guides to preserve this fragile underwater ecosystem.
Common queries regarding marine life of andaman islands: what you can see:
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