North Button Island National Park, Marine national park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
North Button Island National Park is a small forested island in the Andaman Sea surrounded by coral reefs and shallow marine waters. The park consists of dense vegetation covering the land and sandy shores where marine life congregates.
North Button Island National Park was set up in 1979 in the Andaman district, on an island of 19.5 ha belonging to the Button islands. It lies 16 km from Long Island and 90 km from Port Blair airport, the nearest town and air link.
The park takes its name from the Button Islands group, of which North Button is one; the Hindi name is Uttara Batan Dvipa Rashtriya Udyan. The island has no resident population, so there are no local traditions attached to it. Its deciduous forest and surrounding shallows are visited for wildlife watching, chiefly for dugong and dolphin sightings.
Visitors need to arrange boat transportation from Port Blair and obtain permits from authorities before visiting. The journey takes time due to the remote location and requires advance preparation.
The waters around the island harbor dugongs and dolphins that visitors might encounter during their visit. Sea turtles also nest on the shores, making the park a breeding ground for multiple marine species.
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