Look who welcomes you to the office on the Earth Day 🦉. Morning surprise visit of Barn Owl.
Happy Earth Day 2024 🌎
#EarthDay
#earthday2024
#wildlife
#climatechange

Following Proper SoP for rescue is crucial for survival of rescued animals.
We have started workshops for fishermen to spread the SoP for better rescue.
Kadal Osai-a community Radio is helping us in connecting to #fisherfolk .
Tamil Nadu Forest Department
#dolohin #turtles

Join the ' #Nature #School ' by participating in #Turtle Walk at Dhanushkodi, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve.
UN Biodiversity
UNESCO New Delhi 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture
Nature School
UNDP Climate
IUCN
World Wildlife Fund
WCS-India
UN Environment Programme
UNDP India
#gulfofmannar #UNESCO

Many are not aware that we have..
1. an unique Glass bottom boat ride to observe coral reefs, seaweeds, fishes, etc
2.Coral island(sand bar) with crystal clear water
3.Perfect spot for students to know about the coral reef & marine ecosystem
Place-Ervadi,Ramanathpuram District

#Mangroves - coastal shelterbelt & storehouse for carbon!
Mangrove Nursery & Plantations at Gulf of Mannar & Palk Bay.
This year, 75 Ha of Mangrove are being restored under the Green TN mission Tamil Nadu Forest Department Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Mangrove 🌳
Global Mangrove Alliance IUCN Mangrove SG Global Mangrove AllianceNow

Eurasian Oyster Catcher was spotted after 35 years at Manoli Island Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park - a Ramsar site.
This year 26541 wetland birds were recorded with an increase of 200% over last year. The surveys sites are increased from 13 to 21.
PC:Raveendran N
#birds
#wetlands
Convention on Wetlands

An awareness program was conducted at Vaan Island,Thoothukudi Wildlife Range for 50 students & 7 teachers from Gov & Gov aided schools as a part of National Green Corps activity. Importance of corals, sea grasses and the various elements of marine fauna were discussed.

A chance to experience the joy of working for #marineconservation and #wildlife protection in 2024!

Sign up today to volunteer at Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.
📍Ramanathapuram, TN.

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#SaveOurOcean #GlobalGoals #ForNature

Let's join hand for Wildlife Protection and Environment Conservation. Volunteers are invited. The best way to teach students about the environment is to experience it Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
#ecoeducation
#exoeriantiallearning
#ecotourism

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Humbled and honoured to have been selected for the 2023 UNEP Asia Environment Enforcement Award 🙏.
Thank you team Wildlife Division, Ramanathapuram for the constant efforts of law enforcement for Wildlife and environment protection 🙏
Thank you UN Environment Programme
UN Development IUCN UN Office on Drugs & Crime CITES

Presented a case study of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve at 10th South and Central Asian Biosphere Reserve Network Meeting with the theme ‘From Ridge to Reef' - moderated by UNDP India.
Had an interaction about media coverage of Biosphere reserve
Mongabay India
#latepost

30 #turtles were rescued from NOV 2022 to MAR2023 Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.
22 Fishermen were felicitated & given rewards. #Students were also engaged for #eco -awareness. Finally, a pledge to conserve the #Biodiversity . Community radio KADAL OSAI FM 90.4 is helping to connect to #fishermen

Dive into Project Dolphin: A Revolution for Ocean Health and Harmony!

Read more by Muskan Khandelwal

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Explore the groundbreaking initiative, Project Dolphin, where a passionate community is forging a path to balance ocean health and harmonious coexistence…

#mangrove morning!!
Mangrove restoration works at Pazhayakayal, Thoothukudi District. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
#GreenTNMission shawna ingram
Global Mangrove Alliance
UNESCO New Delhi 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture UNDP Climate UNESCO Biodiversity UNDP Climate UN Environment Programme #Coastal

Two major updates Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park !
1. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust won the 2023 Full Circle award from the Society for Ecological Restoration SERestoration

2. Mannar Eco-tourism Mannar_Eco-Tourism won the Executive Committee award in 7th edition of Japan Tourism Award

Last night, Ramnad Wildlife RFO Prathap and team had rescued & released a female Porpoise in Palk Bay.
Kudos to the team for rescue in a difficult situation 🙏 Tamil Nadu Forest Department
#porpoise
#Dolphins
MoEF&CC
IUCN India
IUCN Red List
UN Environment Programme
UN Environment Programme_AsiaPac

Today's Sea turtle rescue...
It is amazing to watch it free and heading back to their home...
Kudos to Mandapam RFO Mahendran and team 🙏 Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Tamil Nadu Forest Department
#turtles
#wildlife
#gulfofmannar
#ecology
#environment
#plasticpollution
#pollution
UN Environment Programme UN Environment Programme_AsiaPac

#Seagrass beds are essential for the #FoodSecurity of coastal communities, nurseries and fishing grounds for artisanal fisheries. At Gulf of Mannar they are an important #habitat for marine species like #dugong #turtle & #seahorse .

#marinelife #restoration #Ecology

Thank you Ma'am Supriya Sahu IAS for your support, encouragement and guidance.
Thank you to all the seniors and friends from the TN Forest department Tamil Nadu Forest Department.
#forest #wildlife #nationalapark
#biospherereserve
#marineecology
MoEF&CC IFS Association

Received Best District Forest Officer(DFO) award for Human Wildlife Conflict Management activities.
Thank you Honourable CM Sir CMOTamilNadu.
Thank you Team Wildlife Division Ramnad for your dedicated work Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park 🙏.
shawna ingram
#forest
#wildlife