Key Facts about Laccadive Sea

April 17, 2024

Three fish species that live in the Laccadive Sea off the southwest corner of the Indian coast, capable of using tools, were recently found.

About Laccadive Sea:

Also known as the Lakshadweep Sea, it is a body of water bordering India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Boundaries:
- To its south, the Lakshadweep Sea touches the Nine Degree Channel.
- To its west, it meets the larger Indian Ocean that it is also a part of.
- To the north, the Lakshadweep Sea meets the Arabian Sea (also part of the Indian Ocean), while to the northeast, it borders the Kerala state of India.
- Along the more southern eastern portion of the Lakshadweep Sea, it meets the Maldives islands and Sri Lanka.
The Lakshadweep Sea is only half as deep as the average depth of the entire Indian Ocean. This warm sea has a stable water temperature throughout the year and is rich in marine life.
Major cities: Major cities along its shores include Trivandrum and Kochi in India, Quilon and Colombo in Sri Lanka and Malé in the Maldives.