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Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
National Park
LOCATED IN
Tamil Nadu
India
AREA
369 km2 MARINE AREA
375 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Government of Tamil Nadu, Forest Department
LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)
At least one species- or gear-specific restriction applies (beyond permit requirements or generally applicable restrictions)
DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: WDPA (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

1.0

LAST REVIEWED

January 2023

OTHER DATABASES
World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 9228; 26377

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Propósito

To protect, propagate or develop wild life therein or the environment.

Species of Concern: corals, Dugong, Turtles, Dolphins, Balanoglossus

Regulations Summary

Restricciones

1. No person shall destroy, exploit or remove any Wild Life including forest produce from a National Park or destroy or damage or divert the habitat of any wild animal by any act whatsoever or divert, stop or enhance the flow of water into or outside the National Park, except under and in accordance with a permit granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden.
2. No person shall tease or molest any wild animal or litter the grounds of sanctuary.
3. No person shall enter a sanctuary with any weapon except with the previous permission in writing of the Chief Wild Life Warden or the authorised officer.
4. No person shall use chemicals, explosives or any other substances which may cause injury to, or endanger, any wild life in such sanctuary.

Permitido

Certain activities may be permitted in accordance with applicable law.

Governing Regulations