Authorities ramp up efforts to protect sea turtles as deaths on India’s shores continue to mount
2 months ago

Authorities ramp up efforts to protect sea turtles as deaths on India’s shores continue to mount

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Dead sea turtles keep washing ashore on India’s east coast and environmentalists and authorities are trying frantically to stop the number of 600 dead from getting even higher. It’s the biggest number of sea turtle deaths since 2014, when over 900 olive ridley turtles were found dead on India’s southern shores. “Measures to increase fish resources like setting up artificial coral reefs can help avoid this competition and also indirectly help protect turtles.” Multiple studies by climate scientists have found that the risks of more intense, unpredictable and frequent cyclones have increased along India’s coastline as a result of global warming. Over 500,000 turtles nest every year on beaches further up India’s east coast in Odisha state — a mass nesting phenomenon that turtle conservationists call Arribada.

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Turtles Dying On The Tamil Nadu Coast: What Is The Law On Point?
6 days, 6 hours ago

Turtles Dying On The Tamil Nadu Coast: What Is The Law On Point?

Live Law  

The coast of Chennai in Tamil Nadu is a well-known nesting site for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. In this piece, we explore the law on the protection of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Tamil Nadu, follow the NGT case, and propose possible actions that could be taken based on best practices within India, and internationally. An Amendment in 2020 to …

Watch: Olive Ridley turtles are dying - What’s killing them?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Watch: Olive Ridley turtles are dying - What’s killing them?

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s coastline welcomes thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles returning to nest each year. But in 2025, a devastating crisis unfolded—over 1,400 turtles were found dead, a massive spike compared to previous years. This alarming trend has raised urgent concerns among marine conservationists, fishermen, and environmentalists about the future of both sea turtles and the ocean’s delicate ecosystem. Reporting: …

Olive Ridley deaths in Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai worry activists; officials say turtle deaths are within normal range
1 month ago

Olive Ridley deaths in Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai worry activists; officials say turtle deaths are within normal range

The Hindu  

The recent deaths of Olive Ridley turtles along the Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai seashore have raised concerns among environmental activists. Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai District Forest Officer Abhishek Tomar said: “From late December till date, we have recorded 138 Olive Ridley deaths across the two districts, which falls within the expected seasonal range. Mr. Tomar pointed out that Olive Ridley deaths primarily …

Olive Ridley turtle population growing ‘steadily’: report
1 month ago

Olive Ridley turtle population growing ‘steadily’: report

The Hindu  

A 16-year-long assessment of trends in turtle populations in India says the numbers of the Olive Ridley species suggest a “steady or growing” population. However, rising sand temperatures due to climate change are causing a large proportion of these turtles to be females “raising questions” on the long-term viability of the population. Along with the Olive Ridley, the most populous …

Protection measures intensified as Odisha records 261 Olive Ridley deaths in ongoing arribada season
1 month, 1 week ago

Protection measures intensified as Odisha records 261 Olive Ridley deaths in ongoing arribada season

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With 261 Olive Ridley deaths already reported even as the nesting season has just commenced, the wildlife wing of the Forest Department has intensified protection measures for the endangered species along the coasts and fortification of the arribada sites. The department has set up 62 onshore and five offshore camps and strengthened joint patrolling in six wildlife and territorial …

Tamil Nadu plans telemetry study to track turtle movement to reduce deaths
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu plans telemetry study to track turtle movement to reduce deaths

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: With more than 1,300 carcasses of Olive Ridleys washing ashore, including 1,111 along Chennai’s coast this nesting season, Tamil Nadu is stepping up efforts to protect Olive Ridleys by launching telemetry studies to track their movements and identify key congregation sites during nesting season. The Wildlife Institute of India will conduct the studies to map turtle migration patterns and …

Andhra Pradesh: Efforts on to check rising deaths of Olive Ridley turtles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Efforts on to check rising deaths of Olive Ridley turtles

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:Andhra Pradesh government, along with Coast Guard, marine and forest departments, is taking proactive measures to prevent the deaths of Olive Ridley sea turtles. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan directed the forest and environment department to investigate the underlying causes for the deaths of Olive Ridley turtles and develop a comprehensive action plan for their protection. In the interim, …

Along Tamil Nadu coast, a surge of dead sea turtles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Along Tamil Nadu coast, a surge of dead sea turtles

The Hindu  

On a sunny day in January, A. Prakash, 40, sits on a boat in Kovalam, off the East Coast Road in Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. Placing the basket deftly on her head, Rani, 65, says, “My son just buried six and came home tired and hungry.” In the Chennai and Chengalpattu districts, located along the 1,076 kilometre-long coastline of …

16 Olive Ridleys freed from trawl net near Ennore
1 month, 3 weeks ago

16 Olive Ridleys freed from trawl net near Ennore

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: For the first time since the crisis of mass Olive Ridley turtle deaths broke out, a joint night patrol team on Saturday rescued and released 16 of the endangered turtles entangled in a trawl net off the Chennai coast. Chennai Wildlife Warden Manish Meena told TNIE the patrol team intercepted a trawl boat operating within the prohibited zone of …

NGT issues notice to Andhra govt. on Olive Ridley turtle deaths, orders T.N. to submit trawler information
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NGT issues notice to Andhra govt. on Olive Ridley turtle deaths, orders T.N. to submit trawler information

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department has informed the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal that enforcing the use of Turtle Excluder Devices in fishing nets was not currently feasible owing to their their unavailability, and the need to have in place a standardised design. This was informed through a report, submitted in a suo motu case taken up by …

Olive ridley turtles face grave threat in Andhra Pradesh as 2,641 carcasses washed ashore in January
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Olive ridley turtles face grave threat in Andhra Pradesh as 2,641 carcasses washed ashore in January

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: As many as 2,641 olive ridley turtles were reportedly found dead along the Andhra Pradesh coast between January 1 and 30, raising serious concern about conservation efforts for the vulnerable species. The State’s coastline is a vital breeding and nesting ground for olive ridley turtles, listed as vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. These turtles …

Why are Olive Ridley turtles dying? A crisis of conservation & overfishing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why are Olive Ridley turtles dying? A crisis of conservation & overfishing

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Olive Ridley turtle, a species revered for its unique mass nesting phenomenon known as arribada, is facing a grave threat along India’s east coast. Despite being protected under Schedule 1 of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 — a status that places it on par with the tiger — the species is increasingly falling victim to human activities, particularly …

Olive Ridley turtle deaths: Centre seeks report from TN; NGT impleads AP in case
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Olive Ridley turtle deaths: Centre seeks report from TN; NGT impleads AP in case

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As the death toll of Olive Ridley turtles continues to rise during the ongoing nesting season this year, the Union government has sought a report from Tamil Nadu, whose coastal waters serve as an important migratory corridor for these ancient species. Meanwhile, the southern bench of National Green Tribunal, which had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter, impleaded …

3k turtles may have died in Andhra; 130 more washed up in Chennai
1 month, 4 weeks ago

3k turtles may have died in Andhra; 130 more washed up in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The mystery behind mass mortality of Olive Ridley turtles is getting murkier with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh reporting 3,000 deaths, while the toll in Chennai continues to skyrocket despite stringent measures. Speaking to TNIE, AP chief wildlife warden Ajaya Kumar Naik said, “Yes, turtles are dying here, but I don’t have the exact death count. We are working closely with …

Turtle deaths: NGT flays govt for failing to curb violation by trawlers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Turtle deaths: NGT flays govt for failing to curb violation by trawlers

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The southern bench of National Green Tribunal on Tuesday intensified scrutiny on the Tamil Nadu government’s failure to prevent mass deaths of Olive Ridley turtles along the Chennai’s coast during the ongoing nesting season. The bench comprising judicial member Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member K Satyagopal raised concerns about the lack of actionable steps despite repeated directives. The …

Authorities to strengthen enforcement of fisheries regulations to address Olive Ridley turtle deaths
2 months ago

Authorities to strengthen enforcement of fisheries regulations to address Olive Ridley turtle deaths

The Hindu  

The task force constituted to review the Olive Ridley sea turtle deaths has called for stricter enforcement of fisheries regulations to address the high mortality rate of the species. Led by the Chief Wildlife Warden Rakesh Kumar Dogra, the task force met on Monday for the first time to review the deaths of sea turtles along the Chennai coast. The …

Over 1,000 dead Olive Ridley turtles washed ashore in Chennai, state govt takes measures | Video
2 months ago

Over 1,000 dead Olive Ridley turtles washed ashore in Chennai, state govt takes measures | Video

India TV News  

Over the past few days, thousands of Olive Ridley turtles, a protected species, have been getting washed ashore dead along Chennai’s coastline, causing concerns among the environmentalists and the Tamil Nadu government. The Olive Ridley turtle nesting in the coastal areas will be monitored and protected, the government said, and warned fishermen of stringent action if they were found using …

Olive Ridley turtles deaths cross 1,000 in Chennai, 24 trawlers caught fishing in banned zone
2 months ago

Olive Ridley turtles deaths cross 1,000 in Chennai, 24 trawlers caught fishing in banned zone

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: With the number of Olive Ridley turtle deaths rising steadily, the Tamil Nadu government has initiated a massive crackdown on illegal trawling in nearshore waters. Confirming this to TNIE, Chennai Wildlife Warden Manish Meena said the fisheries and forest department officials have commenced joint patrolling from Kasimedu to Thiruvanmiyur. In the last two days, 24 trawlers were spotted bottom …

Turtle death toll crosses 900, Tamil Nadu to cut fuel subsidy to boats, cancel licence
2 months ago

Turtle death toll crosses 900, Tamil Nadu to cut fuel subsidy to boats, cancel licence

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As many as 50 Olive Ridley turtle carcasses washed up ashore on Friday, many of which were mothers, their bodies still carrying hundreds of unlaid eggs, as in-situ necropsy revealed. P Nivedhan, Chengalpattu fisheries inspector, told TNIE, “We have been directed to carry out daily patrolling within 5 nautical miles, where trawling is banned during the turtle nesting season. …

Authorities ramp up efforts to protect sea turtles as deaths on India’s shores continue to mount
2 months ago

Authorities ramp up efforts to protect sea turtles as deaths on India’s shores continue to mount

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — Dead sea turtles keep washing ashore on India’s east coast and environmentalists and authorities are trying frantically to stop the number of 600 dead from getting even higher. People look at the carcass of an endangered Olive Ridley turtle washed ashore at Marina beach in Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan.22, 2025. A boy pulls a carcass of an …

Trawlers spotted amid Olive Ridley deaths in Chennai, NGT warns of complete ban
2 months ago

Trawlers spotted amid Olive Ridley deaths in Chennai, NGT warns of complete ban

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In the midst of an alarmingly high number of Olive Ridley turtles beaching in and around Chennai this nesting season, four trawl boats were spotted 2-3km off the shore at Thiruvanmiyur beach at 3.30 pm on Wednesday. The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal, which has taken suo motu cognisance of the issue based on a TNIE report, …

Chief Secretary N Muruganandam holds meet on turtle deaths
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2 months ago

Chief Secretary N Muruganandam holds meet on turtle deaths

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: With Olive Ridley deaths hitting record numbers this year, Chief Secretary N Muruganandam chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday with top officials of various departments, including forest, fisheries, Indian Coast Guard, marine enforcement police and the coastal security group, to discuss steps to be taken to protect the critically-endangered species. So far, close to 600 turtles have washed ashore …

Hundreds of dead sea turtles wash ashore on India’s coast
2 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of dead sea turtles wash ashore on India’s coast

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Olive Ridley turtles travel thousands of miles for ideal …

NGT takes cognisance of sea turtle deaths in Chennai
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2 months, 1 week ago

NGT takes cognisance of sea turtle deaths in Chennai

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognisance of the recent deaths of Olive Ridley sea turtles along the East Coast Road in Chennai. The bench has issued notices to the Fisheries Department, the Forest Department, and the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority regarding the issue. Post-mortem examinations by the Forest Department and …

Tamil Nadu junks Turtle Excluder Devices, kills Olive Ridleys en masse
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu junks Turtle Excluder Devices, kills Olive Ridleys en masse

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Every morning for the past 20 days, Tamil Nadu forest department and turtle conservation volunteers have been burying tens of carcasses of endangered Olive Ridley turtles on Chennai’s shores. While some artisanal fishermen say they never saw such mortality in their lifetime, few others argue the issue got the attention it deserved because the ‘unusual’ rough seas in January …

Hundreds of dead sea turtles wash ashore on India's coast
2 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of dead sea turtles wash ashore on India's coast

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Olive Ridley turtles travel thousands of miles for ideal …

Hundreds of dead sea turtles are washing ashore on India’s coast
2 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of dead sea turtles are washing ashore on India’s coast

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — Over 400 endangered sea turtles have washed ashore on India’s east coast near the city of Chennai in the last two weeks in an event not witnessed in over two decades. In a typical year, the city’s coastline can expect between 100 to 200 adult turtle deaths, said Shravan Krishnan, a volunteer with Chennai-based Students Sea Turtles …

NGT issues notice over Olive Ridley turtle deaths in Chennai
2 months, 1 week ago

NGT issues notice over Olive Ridley turtle deaths in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognisance of the unusual deaths of Olive Ridley turtles along Chennai's beaches. The death toll has now surpassed 500, with 30 additional carcasses washed ashore between Marina Beach and Kovalam. A TNIE reporter visited Injambakkam early on Friday, where they observed 11 dead turtles, some of which …

High-level review meeting to be held amid surge in death of Olive Ridley turtles in Chennai
2 months, 1 week ago

High-level review meeting to be held amid surge in death of Olive Ridley turtles in Chennai

The Hindu  

A high-level review meeting, likely to be chaired by Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, has been scheduled for January 20 in response to the recent deaths of sea turtles in Chennai. Over the past week, scores of Olive Ridley sea turtle carcasses have washed ashore, with approximately 80 found along the ECR coast. On Thursday, a Forest Department veterinarian conducted a …

Experts are alarmed as 350 turtles wash ashore dead in Chennai till January 15
2 months, 1 week ago

Experts are alarmed as 350 turtles wash ashore dead in Chennai till January 15

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: With bulging eyes and swollen necks, carcasses of endangered Olive Ridley turtle have been floating in the open sea, off Chennai. More than 350 dead turtles have beached up ashore between the Marina and Kovalam in just 15 days, marking a record number of deaths in the last two decades, said sources. The Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network, which …

Olive Ridley turtles wash ashore along Injambakkam coast
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Olive Ridley turtles wash ashore along Injambakkam coast

The Hindu  

Nearly nine Olive Ridley sea turtles were found dead on the shores of Injambakkam, Chennai, on Saturday. Sources revealed that over 100 turtles had been washed ashore the Chennai coastline since December, a number typically recorded in the entire nesting season from December to April. The Olive Ridley turtles — listed as vulnerable under the International Union for Conservation of …

Forest officials ask fishermen to use Turtle Excluder Devices, seek cooperation of Fisheries Dept. to prevent Olive Ridley deaths
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Forest officials ask fishermen to use Turtle Excluder Devices, seek cooperation of Fisheries Dept. to prevent Olive Ridley deaths

The Hindu  

Officials of the Forest Department in Vijayawada have appealed to the fishermen across the State to use Turtle Excluder Devices to save Olive Ridley turtles, which are endangered species and are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The Forest Department officials wrote a letter to the Fisheries Department to take measures to fix TEDs for all …

Saving Olive Ridley turtles
8 months ago

Saving Olive Ridley turtles

The Hindu  

The IUCN Red List classifies Olive Ridley, one of seven living marine turtle species, as vulnerable. Human activities have a direct impact on sea turtles’ lives and habitats along with indirect threats such as climate change, marine debris and industrialisation. Solutions Education is a vital solution to prevent the hunting and poaching of sea turtles and some other ways include: …

Centre’s intervention sought to end U.S. ban on Indian wild-caught shrimp
8 months, 1 week ago

Centre’s intervention sought to end U.S. ban on Indian wild-caught shrimp

The Hindu  

The Kerala Region Latin Catholic Association has urged the Union government to intervene and lift the U.S. ban on Indian wild-caught shrimp. Indian shrimp has been banned in the U.S. owing to concerns that unregulated fishing practices in India had lead to incidental capture and injury of marine turtles in trawl nets. The KRLCA’s Coastal Area Development Agency for Liberation …

Indian seafood industry should brace for challenges ahead, say scientists
8 months, 1 week ago

Indian seafood industry should brace for challenges ahead, say scientists

The Hindu  

Scientists speaking to trawl boat owners in Kochi on Thursday at a workshop focused on installing Turtle Extruder Devices to overcome a U.S. market ban on Indian wild-caught shrimp highlighted more challenges ahead for the Indian seafood industry. The Marine Mammal Protection Act will require all countries exporting seafood to the U.S. market to adhere to the prescribed marine bycatch …

A new report says Mexico has abandoned protection of loggerhead sea turtles
11 months ago

A new report says Mexico has abandoned protection of loggerhead sea turtles

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government has largely abandoned protection and enforcement measures for loggerhead sea turtles, leading to a spike in the number of turtles being caught up and killed in fishing nets, according to a report released Monday. “We’ve lost thousands of imperiled loggerhead sea turtles because Mexico has done almost nothing to protect them,” said Alejandro Olivera, …

Odisha Imposes 7 Month Fishing Ban at River Mouths to Safeguard Olive Ridley Turtles
1 year, 4 months ago

Odisha Imposes 7 Month Fishing Ban at River Mouths to Safeguard Olive Ridley Turtles

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday clamped a seven-month fishing ban at three river mouths in the state in order to protect the Olive Ridley sea turtles. As per the ban, no marine fishing activity could be undertaken within 20 km of the coast at the mouths of rivers Dhamara, Devi and Rusikulya for ensuring a safe mating and breeding …

Turtle poachers turn from hunting to protect the most endangered of the species in Philippines
2 years, 1 month ago

Turtle poachers turn from hunting to protect the most endangered of the species in Philippines

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We didn’t know poaching was illegal and that we should not eat turtle eggs and meat.” open image in …

Watch: Turtles Return To Sea After Rescue
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Turtles Return To Sea After Rescue

News 18  

Indian Administrative Services officer Supriya Sahu often shares interesting facts and videos on Twitter. “Turtle rescue jointly by the local fishermen and the Tamil Nadu Forest Team at Dhanushkodi, Gulf of Mannar,” reads Sahu’s tweet. Turtle rescue jointly by the local fishermen and the Tamil Nadu Forest Team at Dhanushkodi,Gulf of Mannar #TNForest #rescue pic.twitter.com/kZqtvy6zcJ— Supriya Sahu IAS February 1, …

Mass mortality of Olive Ridley turtles in Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh raises concerns
2 years, 2 months ago

Mass mortality of Olive Ridley turtles in Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh raises concerns

The Hindu  

Hundreds of vulnerable Olive Ridley Turtles have washed ashore along the coastline between Kakinada and Antarvedi in the Godavari region during the ongoing annual breeding season on the east coast. Since early January, a group of locals have photographed as many as 70 Olive Ridley turtles which have been found dead in their breeding grounds between Kakinada and Antarvedi. Legal …

The battle to bring freshwater turtles back from the brink
2 years, 3 months ago

The battle to bring freshwater turtles back from the brink

The Hindu  

On November 27, West Bengal Police seized 270 kg of turtle calipee in Malda district. In a move to curb turtle trafficking, earlier this month, the Conference of the Parties adopted India’s proposal to transfer two species of freshwater turtles found in the country — the red-crowned roofed turtle and the Leith’s Softshell Turtle — to Appendix I of the …

30 green sea turtles found dead in remote Japanese island, with many stabbed in the neck
2 years, 8 months ago

30 green sea turtles found dead in remote Japanese island, with many stabbed in the neck

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 30 sea turtles …

Turtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAE
3 years, 1 month ago

Turtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAE

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A staggering 75% of all dead green turtles and 57% of all loggerhead turtles in Sharjah had eaten marine …

Turtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAE
3 years, 1 month ago

Turtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAE

Associated Press  

KALBA, United Arab Emirates — The hawksbill sea turtle lay belly-up on the metal autopsy table, its shell ashen and stomach taut. A staggering 75% of all dead green turtles and 57% of all loggerhead turtles in Sharjah had eaten marine debris, including plastic bags, bottle caps, rope and fishing nets, the study found. “If there’s ever a time to …

Over 100 flap shell turtles poisoned in India to stop them from eating illegally-bred fish
3 years, 2 months ago

Over 100 flap shell turtles poisoned in India to stop them from eating illegally-bred fish

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Over 100 flap shell turtles …

Over 50 turtles found dead in lake near Mumbai: What we know of the incident
3 years, 2 months ago

Over 50 turtles found dead in lake near Mumbai: What we know of the incident

Firstpost  

Dozens of Indian flapshell turtles were found dead in a lake in Kalyan, near Mumbai on Sunday after a local politician complained of foul smell in the area Dozens of Indian flapshell turtles were found dead in a lake in Kalyan, near Mumbai on Sunday after a local politician complained of foul smell in the area. What led to the …

AP PHOTOS: In Kenya, ex-accountant now protects sea turtles
3 years, 5 months ago

AP PHOTOS: In Kenya, ex-accountant now protects sea turtles

Associated Press  

WATAMU, Kenya — As soon as he gets a call from a fisherman who’s accidentally caught a turtle off Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline, Local Ocean Conservation’s Fikiri Kiponda jumps into his car to save it. He now dedicates himself to protecting endangered turtles that face multiple threats — from pollution to being sold for food, traditional medicinal purposes or the …

Stop the Illegal Wildlife Trade: Tragic tale of India’s illicit turtle trafficking industry
4 years ago

Stop the Illegal Wildlife Trade: Tragic tale of India’s illicit turtle trafficking industry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The accused had stuffed more than 1,300 Indian Softshell …

Death Of 800 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: Orissa High Court Constitutes Panel To Study The Cause Of Deaths, Give Suggestions For Their Protection
4 years, 1 month ago

Death Of 800 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: Orissa High Court Constitutes Panel To Study The Cause Of Deaths, Give Suggestions For Their Protection

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Friday formed a three-member Panel, inter alia, to hold consultations with stakeholders and to suggest what steps need to be immediately taken- in the short term, in the medium term and the long term- to ensure that the earlier directions issued by the Court are complied with and that the protection of the Olive Ridley …

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