PM Sayeed Marine Birds Conservation Reserve explained

PM Sayeed Marine Birds Conservation Reserve is the first protected area for marine birds in India. It is located in the Indian Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It was formed in 2020. It covers an area of 62 km².

The PM Sayeed Marine Birds Conservation Reserve will be home to four species of pelagic seabirds – the Greater crested tern, Lesser crested tern, Sooty tern, and the Brown noddy.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• Dr. K.K. Mohammed Koya Sea Cucumber Conservation Reserve
• Pichavaram
• Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary

Notes and References

1. News: World’s first sea cucumber conservation area in Lakshadweep. Badri Chatterjee. Hindustan Times. 29 February 2020. 23 July 2020.
2. News: Lakshadweep gets world’s first sea cucumber conservation reserve to curb smuggling into China. Scroll. KA Shaji. 13 May 2020. 23 July 2020.