8 Amazing Marine Animals To Spot In India’s Waters
A lot of beautiful sea life lives along India's long shoreline. You might see these eight amazing sea creatures in its waters.
Humpback Whale
This majestic giant can be seen off the coasts of Maharashtra and Goa during its migration season. Its breaching and tail-slapping behaviors are very amazing.
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Blue Whale
You can see the biggest animal in the world in the water around Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The fact that they are so big and hard to see makes sightings truly unique.
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Dolphins
In Goa and the Andaman Islands, you can often see bottlenose and Indo-Pacific dolphins. People enjoy watching them play and interact with each other.
These beautiful animals move through the water around the Andaman Islands. Dive and snorkel trips are common times to see them.
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Leatherback Turtle
In Odisha and Tamil Nadu, you can see leatherback turtle nests, which is one of the biggest sea turtles. You can also see them while swimming in these areas.
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Nudibranchs
There are beautiful rainbow-colored sea slugs like these that live in the coral reefs of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Great White Shark
This top predator is rarely seen, but it can be found in the water off the southern coast, near Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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Sea Cucumber
These interesting animals live in the coral reefs and seagrass beds along India's coast. They are very important to aquatic ecosystems.