ZSI Seeks Approval for Coral Relocation at Great Nicobar

The Zoological Survey of India has formally sought permission to translocate endangered coral species threatened by the Great Nicobar infrastructure project. This highly scrutinized initiative aims to mitigate ecological damage from large-scale developmental activities in the sensitive archipelago. Environmentalists are debating the viability of artificial reef restoration, balancing strategic maritime infrastructure requirements against the preservation of fragile marine biodiversity ecosystems.