Marine biodiversity of Gulf of Kutch located in North-eastern Arabian Sea

Abstract

Marine biodiversity depends of many factors viz. sediment quality, water quality, tidal waves, tidal amplitude, intertidal zone influence, depth of sea, bottom topography, etc. Here, we have analyzed for these factors to assess the impact on marine biodiversity especially benthos and planktonic organisms. The study of Gulf of Kutch shows that the area is rich in coral reef and benthos; it should not be disturbed in any case for commercial or any other uses.