White coral of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
This coral is from the Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands . by Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi Geologist, Ranchi. nitish.priyadarshi@gmail.com Andaman and Nicobar Islands is home to some of the most spectacular species of marine life in the world. With over 560 different species of corals recorded until date, the sheer colour and diversity of the sights underwater can leave you spellbound. The coastal belt surrounding these islands is the abode of one of the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world. The distinction is that here the coral reefs and underwater formations are untouched by human activities. Officially, Lakshdweep is often cited as ‘The Coral capital of India ’ but Andaman and Nicobar Islands also boast of beautiful corals all in and around the group of islands. Of all the islands and beaches that offer you spectacular views of the corals, Neil Island stands tall of all. It is said to have the loveliest corals in whole of Andamans. There ...