Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
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| Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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 Interactive map of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary | |
| Location | Odisha, India |
| Nearest city | Chandbali |
| Coordinates | 20°34′N 86°50′E / 20.57°N 86.84°E |
| Area | 1,435 km2 (554 sq mi) |
| Established | 1997 |
Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is a marine wildlife sanctuary in the Indian state of Odisha, extending from the Dhamra River mouth in the north to Brahmani river mouth in the south.[1] It is the world's largest and most important nesting beach for olive ridley sea turtles.[2]