Question

at Andaman authorities do not allow tourists to collect shells from beaches. why it must be so?​

Answer 1

Andaman and Nicobar Islands :-

• The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, one of the seven union territories of India.

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands, consists of 572 Islands in which 37 are inhabited.

• Port Blair is the capital and the largest city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Some of the things should remember if one wants to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• Do not touch corals and shells on the sea shores.

• Do not collect live corals and shells. Touching and breaking a live coral is prohibited.

• Collection of corals and shells are banned and punishable in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• One must need special permission from Fisheries Department and Forest Department for collection of any corals and shells.

• The shores of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are losing their magnificent coral reefs because of deforestation and heavy siltation by developmental activities.