Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park, established in 1980, is India's first marine national park, located in Gujarat. It protects coral reefs, mangroves, and marine diversity in the Gulf of Kutch. Kerala, Goa, and Tamil Nadu have marine protected areas but not India's first designated marine national park. The park is accessible from Jamnagar and is known for its coral atolls and marine biodiversity including dolphins, turtles, and various fish species.