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		Pirotan is one of them and is an important land mark for the vessels approaching Bedi Port.
		The nearest land point is only 2 Km away and is connected by a dry coral reef during neap low tides.
		Pirotan island is 10 Km North West of Rozi and is approachable by boat or a motor launch from Bedi Port through Bedi creek.
	www.geocities.com /dllmumbai/pirotan.htm (338 words)

	India Today
		Pirotan Island, Gujarat: Far from the madding crowd.
		One of India's few national marine parks, Pirotan is 16 nautical miles into the Arabian Sea.
		As the tide ebbs, venture into the sea amidst the corals and see various types of crabs, scorpions, sea snakes, slugs, eels, star fish, jelly fish, puffer fish, octopus, anemones, squids, sea sponges, and sometimes even dolphins.
	www.india-today.com /itoday/20020513/uk-travel.shtml (589 words)

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		The beacon is about 3 Km from the Pirotan island and can be approached by walk during low tide when the reef is dry.
		The beacon is also approachable from Bedi Port during the high tides by a motor launch.
		Subsequently the entire structure was improved and a DA gas flashing light inside 300mm optic with red filter was placed on the trestle tower.
	www.geocities.com /dllmumbai/mawadi.htm (230 words)

	WildBytes: IWC's Monthly Newsletter
		The first one, Ikedella misakiensis, which is found at three places in the world, including Pirotan.
		The second one, Ikedosoma Pirotanesis, is found only at Pirotan in the whole world.
		Pirotan Island is a real treasure to see the marine life.
	www.indianwildlifeclub.com /ezine/detail.asp?m=4&y=2006&at_id=444 (284 words)

	The Sea Slug Forum - Bornella stellifer
		I found this beautiful sea slug in a sandy bottom off Pirotan island in Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat, India.
		Locality: Pirotan Island, 1 feet, Gujarat, India, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Kutch, 11 november 2005, sandy bottom.
		I also found this species at Pirotan Island, but in 1971.
	www.seaslugforum.net /find.cfm?id=17016 (102 words)

	Pirotan IsLand - Only one Marine National Park of its kind in India.
		Pirotan IsLand - Only one Marine National Park of its kind in India.
		The Pirotan Island has beautiful scenarios, and Majestic view of Sunrise and Sunset.
		They are certain Species of Fish- such as a Puffer fish, Brittle Star,Ray fish, Coral fish, Lobster fish, Pistol shrimp, etc. with more than 250 species are available, here.There are also so many varieties of birds are found here.
	www.rajkot.com /tourism/piroton/index.htm (267 words)

	bird watching tour gujarat, wildlife in gujarat, wildlife travel package gujarat, pirotan marine sanctuary gujarat, ...
		Description : The Pirotan Marine Sanctuary, an archipelago of 42 islands set in the Arabian Sea and spread over an area of about 458 sq km in the Gulf of Kachh is India's first Marine National Park.
		The coral reef formations, some fringed by mangrove forests, are fascinating, ranging from the convoluted brain coral to others shaped like horns.
		The wetlands of the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary near the Nalsarovar lake is a great place to view birds.
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	wwfindia.com :: Our team
		Ashvin has been in the adventure zone for the past 15 years.
		It all started when attended a camp at Pirotan island at the age of nine.
		He has co-ordinated more than 350 camps and adventure trips in India and abroad.
	www.wwfindia.com /team.htm (86 words)

	Corporate Stress Release Workshops Mumbai
		I graduated in zoology and botany, and I made strong connections with nature outside and inside.
		A trip to the Pirotan, Virgin Islands was a magical experience.
		I discovered the mystery of small simple creatures, animal behavior, and human behavior, and felt a sense of freedom and connection with the universe.
	www.anewleaf.in /veechi.htm (765 words)

	Pirotan IsLand - Environment Protection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		In present, the existence of PIROTAN and other Islands is in dangerous situation due to very Hazardous Mega Industries, very close near to Marine National Park Islands.The PIROTAN Islands Are only one and very scenic, healthy Island of Asia, after "Great Barrier Reef- Australia".
		Environment is such a Great need of the Youth, who will live in next century.
		And, due to Natural laws of water Tide, all the garbage, wastes of industries, high polluted water with very harmful chemicals,etc. all are collects at the land of beautiful marine islands, and destroying all the Marine lives, animals and creatures, which are living in the colorful corals and very dense Mangroves forests on the island.
	www.rajkot.com /tourism/piroton/pirotan.htm (299 words)

	On routine sortie, MiG-29 crashes, pilots eject out
		A MiG-29 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed into Pirotan Island, some 30 km from the Jamnagar airbase on Thursday.
		No casualty was reported as both the pilot and co-pilot reportedly ejected out safely after sensing a technical snag.
		While the exact location of the crash site is not yet known, according to district authorities, the aircraft crashed into the Pirotan Island or sea, some 14 nautical miles from Juna Bandar in Jamnagar.
	cities.expressindia.com /fullstory.php?newsid=187004 (298 words)

	Jamnagar, the Unique Coral Walking Area
		And if one is very lucky then maybe a dugong which resembles seals.
		Of the 42 islands, the most popular island is Pirotan (old name is "Pir jo thaan" meaning the place of the holy Saint Khwaja Khizer Alaihisalaam).
		If the dates of ones arrival do not coincide with the favorable dates for Pirotan, then one can just drive down to Narara Island, which is about 60 KMS from Jamnagar for doing the Coral Walk without sailing to the Islands.
	www.jamnagar.org /mnp.htm (654 words)

	wwfindia.com :: Our team - Ashvin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Ashvin has been in the adventure zone for the past fifteen years.
		It all started when he first attended a camp at Pirotan Island at the age of nine.
		He has come a long way since then, from attending marine camps, nature and adventure camps to organizing his own adventure tours and camps.
	www.wwfindia.com /ashvin.htm (412 words)

	The Hindu : Danger in the wings
		These are birds that are intrinsic to the landscape - adding to the beauty and magic of our green spaces.
		Ornithologist Lav Kumar Khachher, who has been holding nature camps for children at Vashisht, Manali and Pirotan Islands, Gujarat, for several years, says the decline of these insectivorous birds is more visible in areas of intensive farming where pesticides and chemical fertilizers are used extensively.
		Grassland birds like floricans and partridges are also on the decline because the croplands on which they live are being sprayed with insecticides.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/2000/10/15/stories/1315041q.htm (1130 words)

	The News - International
		NEW DELHI: A MIG-29 crashed on an island near Jamnagar city during a routine sortie today, Indian Air Force (IAF) sources said.
		Both the pilots ejected to safety from the twin seater fighter aircraft that crashed on the uninhabited Pirotan Island, 40 km off the coast of Jamnagar, sources said.
		The pilots, whose names have yet not been released, were rescued from the sea by rescue teams of the IAF, local police and marine department, they said.
	www.thenews.com.pk /update_detail.asp?id=3384 (116 words)

	DNA - India - President turns pilot, flies the SU-30 MKI Flanker - Daily News & Analysis
		However, both the pilots were saved as they ejected from the plane and were later rescued by Indian Air Force choppers.
		The plane crashed 22 nautical miles away from Jamnagar city in the open sea, near Pirotan Island.
		This area is part of the Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park and harbours a rich variety of corals and marine life.
	www.dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=1034329 (592 words)

	Jamnagar, the place for unexploited beaches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		The Beachs of Pirotan Island are clean and the sand is great.
		So plan well before you set sail for the Pirotan Island.
		If you are a birder, then you will enjoy watching huge flocks of birds on these beaches.
	jamnagar.org /beaches.htm (557 words)

	The Hindu Business Line : Kutch capers
		It's from Jamnagar that we set off for the Pirotan Island Marine National Park, the only one of its kind in India, and a repository of live coral.
		Pirotan is one of the 42 islands in the 458-sq-km Marine Sanctuary.
		It is also the only island open to visitors.
	thehindubusinessline.com /life/2006/09/22/stories/2006092200170200.htm (1219 words)

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		This island is the site of the Marine Sanctuary and Marine National Park.
		Pirotan Island has been used by WWF-India since 1978 since a site for nature education camps for school children.
		The center of the old town was once an important place where the Maharaja of Nawanagar held public audiences.
	harshholidays.com /aboutgujarat.htm (300 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Ahmedabad (PTI): A MiG-29 crashed on an island near Jamnagar during a routine sortie on Thursday.
		Both the pilots ejected safely from the twin-seater fighter aircraft that crashed on the uninhabited Pirotan Island, 40 km off the coast of the Gujarat city, IAF sources said.
		Guwahati: Thirty-two people, including a police constable, were injured as suspected militants made simultaneous attacks on Thursday in four separate places in Assam, mostly targeting police.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1060609/asp/nation/story_6330207.asp (402 words)

	Horticulture 5015
		The south coast of the Gulf, where mangrove vegetation exists, has been declared a protected area by the state government.
		Rehabilitation measures include mangrove planting program and declaration of Pirotan Island in the Gulf as a ‘marine park’.
		Large-scale reforestation using Avicennia marina with its dense mat of pneumatophores in the upstream catchment area is suggested as a rehabilitative solution.
	horticulture.coafes.umn.edu /vd/h5015/99papers/hari.htm (2358 words)

	Wonder World Under Water [IV] - Sea Anemones and Jelly Fish World Geography, Indian Wonder World Under Water [IV] - Sea ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Many islands in the middle of the ocean, such as Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea off Kerala, are made entirely of coral.
		Corals also abound in the Gulf of Kutch at Port Okha and Pirotan, and also fringe the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
		In other forms, the polypes do not look alike and perform different tasks.
	www.4to40.com /earth/geography/index.asp?article=earth_geography_wonderworldunderwater4 (979 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
		A trainer MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF today plunged some 30 km north of Jamnagar into the sea shortly after noon but both pilots ejected safely and were rescued.
		An IAF spokesman, Wg Cdr S.M. Sharma, said here that the ill-fated aircraft from the Bhuj airbase was on a routine training flying mission when it plunged into the sea near Pirotan Island at 12.10 pm.
		Both pilots, Wg Cdr Nautiyal and Sqn Ldr Mahal, ejected safely over the sea and had been rescued.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2006/20060609/main9.htm (238 words)

	Central Chronicle--Nation
		Ahmedabad, June 8: Sources from the Indian Air Force have informed that a MIG-29 has crashed on an island near Jamnagar during a routine sortie.
		Fortunately, both the pilots ejected to safety from the twin-seater fighter aircraft that crashed on the uninhabited Pirotan Island, 40 km off the coast of Jamnagar.
		The pilots, whose names have yet not been released, were rescued from the sea by rescue teams of the IAF, local police and marine department.
	www.centralchronicle.com /20060609/0906147.htm (104 words)

	Marine National Park,Marine National Park Gujarat,Marine National Park Tour,Wildlife Tour to Marine Park,National Parks ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
		Here corals create fantasies in stone and are the master builders of the Park.
		Their limestone fortresses – those found near the Pirotan Islands and the rich moist deciduous forests like those found in the dense forests of the Danes.
		One of the most threatened birds, the great Indian bustard finds a refuge in certain pockets of protected areas.
	indiawildliferesorts.com /national-parks/marine-national-park.html (481 words)

	Indbazaar - Travel Now :: Destinations - Lakshadweep
		Each island has its own distinct attraction and has remained virtually unspoilt due to the stringent regulations set by the Government.
		These unpolluted sub-tropical islands are one of India's best coral islands, besides the ones in the Andaman and Nicobar group and the ones along Pirotan in Gujarat.
		Lakshadweep Islands are ideal for numerous watersports like snorkelling, wind surfing, canoeing and even kayaking.
	www.indbazaar.com /travel/display.asp?artid=215 (465 words)

	West India Wildlife,West India Wildlife Tours,West India Wildlife Sanctuaries,Wildlife in West India,Wildlife ...
		The Marine Wildlife Sanctuary in Pirotan Island is the India's first Marine National Park.
		Marine Wildlife Sanctuary (Pirotan) was established in 1980 and was declared a National Park in 1982.
		The park is known for Ridley Turtles, Shrimps, Sponges, Eels, Green Sea Urchin and Dolphins among many others.
	www.indiawildlifeportal.com /west-india-wildlife-sanctuaries.html (413 words)

	webindia123.com national parks- Gujarat - marine national park
		There are between 30 and 40 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, all surrounded by reefs.
		located 16 km north of Bedi Port, Karubhar, Narara, Poshitra etc. Sunsets at the islands esp. Pirotan is beautiful with colours and hues of various types of birds and sightings of dolphins, octopus etc. Most of the beaches along the coast are sandy and muddy, or have large sandstone expanses.
		The best period for visiting the park is from November to January.
	www.webindia123.com /wildlife/parks/gujarat/marine.htm (693 words)

	indian wild ass scantuary, Rann of Kutch in gujarat, Indian Wild Ass
		The best time to visit it is between October and June.
		Marine National Park and Sanctuary, 7 kilometres from Jamnagar, is located at Pirotan Island.
		It is a fascinating place to see coral, puffer fish, crabs, and the green sea, leather backed and olive ridley turtles.
	www.indiaprofile.com /wildlife/wildassscantuary.htm (1926 words)

	Committee formed to promote tourism in Jamnagar - News - Webindia123.com
		Jamnagar has a long sea coast and attractive places such as a bird sanctuary and a marine national park, Mr Natrajan said.
		Besides this, the district has Asia's biggest oil refinery, ports, world famous Gujarat Ayurved University and Pirotan Island, which is famous for marine lives.
		The city has a good road and rail links.
	news.webindia123.com /news/showdetails.asp?id=205778&cat=India (136 words)

	birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
		About 80 bird species are recorded on the islands including Crab Plover, Kentish Plover, Oystercatcher, Turnstone, Sanderling, Little and Temmick’s Stints, sandpipers, herons and godwits.
		The highlight of islands like Pirotan and Narara is seeing large flocks of Crab Plover.
		The swamp forests of the islands, featuring about seven species of mangrove, have breeding colonies of near-threatened species like Painted Stork, Darter and Black-necked Ibis, and other birds like egrets and herons.
	www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/asia/india_gujarat.html (4184 words)

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