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The tweet is now viral among wildlife enthusiasts. “Though we have a long way to go still, we re happy to be recognized for the exemplary initiatives of HCM @mkstalin’s government in a short time. I visited Gulf of Mannar reserve last month and understood the unique biodiversity as well as the potential for coral regeneration,” replied state Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan. DMK legislator TRB Rajaa also joined the conservation tweeting “Thank you Thiru @Jairam-Ramesh for you appreciation and more importantly for backing the urgent need to protect our#MarineDiversity !!! The dugong locally known as the#KadalPasu or#SeaCow is Actually more closely related to#Elephants !!!. ”on Tuesday

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