Did You Know About These 5 Marine National Parks In India?

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Marine National Parks

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Which Are They?

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1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

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2. Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park (Gujarat)

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3. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)

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4. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)

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5. Malvan Marine Sanctuary (Maharashtra)

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