Attakoya Thangal Marine Reserve

km and lies between Amini and Pitti archipelago.

[1][2] This came into action when the smuggling of rare sea cuumber species was reported.

[2] More than 1,716 sea cucumbers were seized by the administration on a desolate island named Suhali.

[3] These rare species are in great demand for medicines and food in countries like China.

[2] This conservation reserve comprises lagoons and coral formations which acts as a breeding ground for many species.