Coral Reefs in India: Introduction, Types, Formation, Locations( Environmental Important Notes for UPSC PCS)
Coral Reefs in India is an important topic in Environment & Biodiversity. It has been coming in news for many years continuously due to coral bleaching issue along the east coast of Australia i.e. Great Barrier Reef. It is important for students who are preparing for UPSC & State PCS exam. To help them in the upcoming exam, we are providing you with "Coral Reefs in India: Introduction, Types, Formation, Locations". Coral Reefs in India: Introduction, Types, Formation, Locations Coral Reef Coral Reefs are elementary sedimentary rocks which are located above the sea and oceanic bed of continental shelf and mid-oceanic ridges. These organic sedimentary rocks are formed on the platform of shelf and ridges through a combined process which includes sedimentation, compaction, cementation and solidification of the skeleton of coral polyps. Coral Polyps are marine animals of tropical and subtropical seas and oceans (tiny fleshy sea anemones polyps) living in sh...