Articles tagged under: Dolphin

Approximately 680 dolphins in Gujarat’s 4,087 sq km marine area

April 13, 2025
Approximately 680 dolphins in Gujarat’s 4,087 sq km marine area

Gandhinagar: Every year, April 14 is celebrated as ‘National Dolphin Day’ across the country, including Gujarat. This year, more emphasis is being placed on topics that create awareness about ‘the importance of dolphins, their safety and how to further protect their habitats’. Gujarat has the longest coastline in the entire country, so it has a rich aquatic animal heritage, i.e. many rare aquatic animals, of which the most beautiful and attractive animal is ‘dolphin’. Recently, a ...Read More

Dolphin Census 2024: 4,087 sq. km marine area of Gujarat has 680 dolphins

October 17, 2024
Dolphin Census 2024: 4,087 sq. km marine area of Gujarat has 680 dolphins

Gandhinagar: The recently conducted Dolphin Census 2024 has found that around 680 dolphins reside in a 4,087 square kilometer marine area of Gujarat, Forest and Environment Minister Mulubhai Bera announced today. Bera stated, "Gujarat has a rich aquatic heritage, boasting the longest sea coast and many rare aquatic animals. Among these, the most beautiful and attractive is the dolphin. Recently, the Gujarat Forest Department conducted a dolphin census. Thanks to the efforts of the government,...Read More