NATURE & WILDLIFE

The Fragile Islands/Andaman

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episode description

What seems calm and tranquil may not necessarily be so. Under the tranquility there maybe a vibrant dynamic world and above water there maybe dangers which are lurking at very corner. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is one such. In the Andaman Islands a group of 15 islands make up this fragile eco system. Coral, is one of the most productive and endangered wild fauna in the shallow coastal waters. This episode documents the diversity among the corals and the challenges they face due to climate change. The episode also shows the multilayered work the Forest guards have to do here including underwater and above. The episode has, unique footage of the salt water crocodile, one of the most fearsome animals on earth, captured for release elsewhere in safe waters. It also documents the leather back turtle laying eggs. This is another one of the very rare sights in the wild. The episode follows Hussain the Ranger who multitasks to protect the fragile islands .

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