Laws protecting the Coral reefs of India
- The Environment Protection Act, 1986 (EPA): This broad act allows the government to declare protected areas and regulate activities that pollute or damage the environment. Coral reefs can potentially benefit from this by falling under protected areas.
- The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification of 1991: Issued under the EPA, this notification divides India’s coastline into different zones with varying restrictions on development activities. This helps regulate activities near coral reefs that could cause harm.
- The Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972: This act offers protection to designated wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Many coral reef areas in India are included in these protected zones.
- The Indian Forest Act (IFA), 1927: The Indian Forest Act (1927), the Forest Conservation Act (1980), the Indian Fisheries Act, and various state fisheries acts can also play a role in managing activities that might impact coral reefs.
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Coral Reefs in India
Coral Reef is an underwater ecosystem formed by colonies of tiny marine invertebrates called coral polyps. These polyps live in symbiosis with microscopic algae, zooxanthellae, which give them energy and vibrant colors. Coral reefs provide food and shelter to a quarter of all marine life despite covering only about 1% of the ocean area. Coral reefs are considered the rainforests of the sea because of the rich biodiversity they support.
In this article, You will get to know about Coral reefs, How they formed, the List of coral reefs found in India, their types, and much more about them.
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