Marine Walk by Jungle Buddies Tours
A Marine Marvel: A Glimpse into Mumbai’s Underwater World
Mumbai, a city of dreams, also hides a fascinating underwater world. Beneath its bustling surface, the Arabian Sea teems with life, from tiny plankton to majestic marine mammals.
Jungle Buddies recently embarked on a thrilling marine walk at the iconic shoreline of Nepean Sea Road, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore this hidden realm. Led by marine expert Shubham Hadkar, the walk unveiled a diverse array of marine life, from colourful corals to elusive creatures like the octopus.
A Glimpse into the Marine Wonders:
- Polycyathus verrilli
- Green Button Polyp (Palythoa mutuki)
- Zoanthus sansibaricus
- Blackened cup coral
- Burnt cup coral (Cladangia exusta)
- Common Triton Snail (Gyrineum natator) Snail & Egg Case
- Banded Bead Anemone or Rock Anemone
- Crustose coralline algae
- Arabian Cowry
- Pale cowrie (Erronea pallida)
- Star-tentacled Bornella
- Carpenter prawn or Clear Shrimp
- Blue Tube Sponge
- Scribbled nudibranch
- Indo-Pacific Swimming Crab or Clapping Crab
- Maroon Stone Crab
- Carminodoris nodulosa
- Long-armed Burrowing Brittle Star
- Freckled Limpet
- Porcelain Crab
- Venus Clam
- Target Perch
- Spiral Melongena
- Scale Worm
- Richardson’s snapping shrimp
Photo Credits – Kirtan Shah
A Memorable Experience
The marine walk was an enriching experience for all participants, providing a deeper appreciation of Mumbai’s marine ecosystem. If you’re eager to explore this hidden world, join Jungle Buddies on future marine walks and create unforgettable memories.
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