Biodiversity part 2

A gene pool is the collection of all the genes and their alleles within a population of a species at a specific time. It represents the total genetic diversity of that population. Understanding gene pools is crucial for conservation efforts, particularly in species with limited genetic diversity.

Biosphere reserves are designed to protect natural ecosystems, not promote agricultural production. While some areas within a biosphere reserve may be used for sustainable agriculture, the primary purpose is conservation. Although biosphere reserves play a role in maintaining ecological balance, their primary focus is on the conservation of biodiversity, not atmospheric balance. Atmospheric balance is a broader issue related to climate change and environmental issues that extends beyond the boundaries of biosphere reserves.

Coral are made up of genetically identical organisms called polyps. These polyps have microscopic algae called zooxanthellae living within their tissues. The corals and algae have a mutualistic relationship. The coral provides the zooxanthellae with the compounds necessary for photosynthesis.

In return, the zooxanthellae supply the coral with organic products of photosynthesis, like carbohydrates, which are utilized by the coral polyps for synthesis of their calcium carbonate skeletons. In addition to providing corals with essential nutrients, zooxanthellae are responsible for the unique and beautiful colors of corals. They are also called the "rainforests of the seas".

Coral are made up of genetically identical organisms called polyps. These polyps have microscopic algae called zooxanthellae living within their tissues. The corals and algae have a mutualistic relationship. The coral provides the zooxanthellae with the compounds necessary for photosynthesis.

In return, the zooxanthellae supply the coral with organic products of photosynthesis, like carbohydrates, which are utilized by the coral polyps for synthesis of their calcium carbonate skeletons. In addition to providing corals with essential nutrients, zooxanthellae are responsible for the unique and beautiful colors of corals. They are also called the "rainforests of the seas".

Designated as a Biosphere Reserve, the Gulf of Mannar is one of the biologically richest coastal regions in all of mainland of India. It is the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in the South and South East Asia. It is located 160 km between Dhanushkodi and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.

This Marine Biosphere Reserve encompasses a chain of 21 islands (2 islands already submerged) and adjoining coral reefs off the coasts. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, established in 1980, boasts three surreal aquatic ecosystems - mangroves, seagrass, and coral reef.

Flora: The intertidal areas are dominated by mangroves belonging to the Rhizophora, Avicennia, Bruguiera genus. Seagrass is another prolific species, about 12 species exist here. About 150 species of seaweeds to are found in the waters. There is one endemic plant, a flowering herb called Pemphis acidula on the parklands.

Fauna: Dugong, an endangered marine mammal, is the main attraction of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. It has recorded some 117 species of hard Coral. It is home to different vulnerable whales like humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, etc.

Designated as a Biosphere Reserve, the Gulf of Mannar is one of the biologically richest coastal regions in all of mainland of India. It is the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in the South and South East Asia. It is located 160 km between Dhanushkodi and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.

This Marine Biosphere Reserve encompasses a chain of 21 islands (2 islands already submerged) and adjoining coral reefs off the coasts. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, established in 1980, boasts three surreal aquatic ecosystems - mangroves, seagrass, and coral reef.

Flora: The intertidal areas are dominated by mangroves belonging to the Rhizophora, Avicennia, Bruguiera genus. Seagrass is another prolific species, about 12 species exist here. About 150 species of seaweeds to are found in the waters. There is one endemic plant, a flowering herb called Pemphis acidula on the parklands.

Fauna: Dugong, an endangered marine mammal, is the main attraction of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. It has recorded some 117 species of hard Coral. It is home to different vulnerable whales like humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, etc.

Designated as a Biosphere Reserve, the Gulf of Mannar is one of the biologically richest coastal regions in all of mainland of India. It is the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in the South and South East Asia. It is located 160 km between Dhanushkodi and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.

This Marine Biosphere Reserve encompasses a chain of 21 islands (2 islands already submerged) and adjoining coral reefs off the coasts. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, established in 1980, boasts three surreal aquatic ecosystems - mangroves, seagrass, and coral reef.

Flora: The intertidal areas are dominated by mangroves belonging to the Rhizophora, Avicennia, Bruguiera genus. Seagrass is another prolific species, about 12 species exist here. About 150 species of seaweeds to are found in the waters. There is one endemic plant, a flowering herb called Pemphis acidula on the parklands.

Fauna: Dugong, an endangered marine mammal, is the main attraction of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. It has recorded some 117 species of hard Coral. It is home to different vulnerable whales like humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, etc.