Laccadive Sea

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/laccadive-sea

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1. How big is the Laccadive Sea?Approximately 442,000 square kilometers (171,000 sq mi)
2. What is the location?Marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, bordering India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka
3. What is the average water temperature?27-30 degrees Celsius year-round
4. Why is the water in the Laccadive Sea always warm?Because it is in a tropical area and the temperature changes very little throughout the year. The water stays between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius.
5. Where can we find coral reefs in the Laccadive Sea?Coral reefs grow especially around the Laccadive Islands, which are coral atolls that form the sea’s northwestern edge.

Marginal Sea: A sea that is partly enclosed by land, connected to a larger ocean, and influenced by continental runoff.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high concentration of endemic species that is under significant threat.
Maritime Corridor: A designated sea route used for international shipping and trade.
Coral Atoll: A ring-shaped coral reef island enclosing a lagoon.