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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs (STAPCOR-2018) was held at Lakshadweep. STAPCOR – 2018 was held at Bangaram Island, Union Territory of Lakshadweep from 22nd to 24th October 2018. The theme of the conference was “Reef for Life”.

Detailed explanation-2: -The International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs (STAPCOR – 2018) with the theme “Reef for Life” was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan on 22nd October at Bangaram coral Island of Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ten years ago 1997 was declared the International Year of the Reef (IYOR). This was in response to the increasing threats and loss of coral reefs and associated ecosystems, such as mangroves and sea grasses.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Coral reefs in India are mainly restricted to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, Palk Strait and the Lakshadweep islands. All of these reefs are Fringing reefs, except Lakshadweep which are Atolls.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Coral Reef Conservation Act promotes wise management and sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems and develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems and threats to them.