- The Tamil Nadu government has launched the country’s ‘first’ marine force to protect marine resources and biodiversity in the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Bay.
- It will focus on the conservation and protection of precious marine biodiversity such as coral reef, sea grass, and other marine flora and fauna.
- The force will combat marine wildlife crimes, including smuggling, prevention, and poaching of marine animals.
- Twelve marine watchers have been engaged in the force from the local fishermen community in Ramanathapuram.
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