Question

At Andaman, authorities do not allow tourists to collect
shells from beaches. Why It must be so?​

Answer 1

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1) The Andaman and Nicobar islands in India are best known for their natural and rich heritage of corals.

2) Corals form a continuous colony called coral reefs which indirectly have beautiful coloured fishes, sea anemones, sea shells etc.

3) All these live in symbiotic association with the coral reefs.

4) If one element or animal is disturbed and collected, it will result in the loss of the ecological balance and disturbance of habitat.

5) Hence, it order to conserve biodiversity and the rich heritage, authorities do not allow tourists to collect shells from beaches

Answer 2

Fishes use shells for hiding from predators, whereas hermit crabs use shells as temporary shelters. Removal of seashells from seashores may also indirectly affect the rate of shoreline erosion. Hence, in an attempt to protect the ecosystem, authorities in Andaman do not allow tourists to collect shells from beaches.