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 Priyadarshini Park, 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:

  1. Polycyathus verrilli
  2. Green Button Polyp (Palythoa mutuki)
  3. Zoanthus sansibaricus 
  4. Blackened cup coral
  5. Burnt cup coral (Cladangia exusta)
  6. Common Triton Snail (Gyrineum natator) Snail & Egg Case
  7. Banded Bead Anemone or Rock Anemone
  8. Crustose coralline algae
  9. Arabian Cowry
  10. Pale cowrie (Erronea pallida)
  11. Star-tentacled Bornella
  12. Carpenter prawn or Clear Shrimp
  13. Blue Tube Sponge
  14. Scribbled nudibranch
  15. Indo-Pacific Swimming Crab or Clapping Crab
  16. Maroon Stone Crab
  17. Carminodoris nodulosa
  18. Long-armed Burrowing Brittle Star
  19. Freckled Limpet
  20. Porcelain Crab
  21. Venus Clam
  22. Target Perch 
  23. Spiral Melongena
  24. Scale Worm
  25. 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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