Rani Jhansi Marine National Park

Location

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Key Information

TYPE
MPA
DESIGNATION
National Park
LOCATED IN
Andaman and Nicobar
India
AREA
152 km2 MARINE AREA
257 km2 TOTAL AREA i
MANAGED BY
Department of Environment and Forests, Andaman and Nicobar Administration
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: ProtectedSeas (Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data)

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Purpose

To protect, propagate or develop wild life therein or the environment. The natural habitats of the park include lagoons, coral reefs, beaches, lowland evergreen rain forest, rain forest and mangrove forests.

Species of Concern: crocodiles, dugong, Olive Ridley sea turtle, green sea turtle, hawksbill sea turtle, leatherback sea turtle, Narcondam Hornbill, Andaman Teal, Grey Teal

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

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.

Allowed

Certain activities may be permitted in accordance with applicable law.

Governing Regulations