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 the Bench – led by Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member Satyagopal Korlapati – following the high mortality of Olive Ridley turtles along the Chennai and Chengalpattu coasts. barred mechanised fishing vessels and motorised boats from fishing within five nautical miles of sea turtle nesting sites during the breeding season in Tamil Nadu. The Bench further noted that while reports of the Fisheries Department and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests highlighted awareness programs in coastal districts, only 24 fishing boats in Chennai were charged for not using TEDs despite allegations of non-compliance with the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act over fishing within five nautical miles.

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Turtles Dying On The Tamil Nadu Coast: What Is The Law On Point?
4 days, 15 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, 3 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

The timeless homecoming of the Olive Ridleys; well done Odisha
1 month ago

The timeless homecoming of the Olive Ridleys; well done Odisha

India Today  

The Olive Ridley turtles have returned. And today, as India steps into a new century, forging ahead in science and technology, these turtles return - reminding us that some journeys, no matter how far, always lead home. Then came the modern age - beachfront development erasing their nesting sites, artificial lights confusing their hatchlings, plastic choking their waters, and fishing …

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

T.N. plans to penalise fishermen turning off GPS in fishing boats amid turtle mortality concerns
1 month, 1 week ago

T.N. plans to penalise fishermen turning off GPS in fishing boats amid turtle mortality concerns

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government is considering an amendment to the Tamil Nadu Marine Fisheries Regulation Act and Rules to make turning off GPS transponders in fishing boats an offense. Led by Forests Minister K. Ponmudy, authorities decided that, in addition to enforcing Turtle Excluder Devices and prohibiting mechanised boats from operating within five nautical miles, trawlers must be fitted with …

Andhra Pradesh: Efforts on to check rising deaths of Olive Ridley turtles
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Turtle deaths: TN Wildlife Board to meet on February 14
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Turtle deaths: TN Wildlife Board to meet on February 14

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In the aftermath of the mass Olive Ridley turtle deaths at the beginning of this year’s nesting season, the meeting of standing committee of the State Board for Wildlife will be convened on February 14 to deliberate on reasons for deaths, actions taken so far and future conservation strategy for the turtles. The mitigation efforts taken so far, after …

30 trawlers impounded over Olive Ridley deaths, Tamil Nadu government tells NGT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

30 trawlers impounded over Olive Ridley deaths, Tamil Nadu government tells NGT

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The state has impounded 30 trawler boats and filed chargesheets against 172 more for violating the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, according to an affidavit submitted by the state fisheries department before the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal. The state has intensified its crackdown against trawler boats caught operating in the prohibited zone of five nautical …

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 …

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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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 …

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 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 …

Dead olive ridley turtles raise stink at Andhra's Kakinada
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dead olive ridley turtles raise stink at Andhra's Kakinada

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA: The Kakinada seashore is stinking with the decomposed olive ridley turtles with morning walkers and fishermen put to inconvenience. District Forest Officer D Ravindranath Reddy told TNIE that the olive ridley turtles usually come from December to January for breeding. Having learnt about the death of olive ridley turtles, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan had recently directed the forest …

Tamil Nadu fishermen rescue Olive Ridley turtles. IAS officer shares video
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu fishermen rescue Olive Ridley turtles. IAS officer shares video

India Today  

Fishermen in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, have once again demonstrated their commitment to the conservation of marine life. A video shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu shows the rescue of ten Olive Ridley turtles that were accidentally caught in fishing nets. The goal is to educate and empower fishermen and local communities on the importance of preserving marine biodiversity, particularly the …

Tamil Nadu fishermen accidentally catch rare Olive Ridley turtles, watch what they did next
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu fishermen accidentally catch rare Olive Ridley turtles, watch what they did next

Hindustan Times  

Eight Olive Ridley turtles were rescued and released by fishermen in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. A video of their rescue was shared by Indian Administrative Services Supriya Sahu on X. Alongside, she mentioned that fishermen will receive training on such operations and will be rewarded for their efforts. Tamil Nadu fishermen releasing turtles back into the waters. “Fishermen rescue and release …

In Visakhapatnam, conservation efforts are on to save the Olive Ridley turtles
1 year, 11 months ago

In Visakhapatnam, conservation efforts are on to save the Olive Ridley turtles

The Hindu  

Carrying a torch in hand, a wooden stick, and a bucket, Appala Raju, a fisherman in Visakhapatnam, patrols the Sagar Nagar beach every night for Olive Ridley turtle eggs as December arrives every year. Today, he is a trained guard working in association with the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department to protect marine turtles on the beaches of Visakhapatnam which is …

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 …

Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: "Install Transponders In Fishing Vehicles, Nesting Beach Be Fenced": Orissa HC Issues Directions To State Govt. & UOI
4 years ago

Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: "Install Transponders In Fishing Vehicles, Nesting Beach Be Fenced": Orissa HC Issues Directions To State Govt. & UOI

Live Law  

In view of the suggestions given by a three-member Panel, the Orissa High Court on Monday directed the State Government and Union of India, inter alia, that Transponders in all Fishing vehicles be installed and nesting beach be fenced in order to save Olive Ridley sea turtles. The Bench of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Chief Justice B. P. …

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 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 …

Death Of 800 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles In Odisha: Orissa High Court Registers Suo Moto PIL
4 years, 1 month ago

Death Of 800 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles In Odisha: Orissa High Court Registers Suo Moto PIL

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Tuesday registered suo-moto PIL taking into cognizance Down to Earth Magazine's report based on the death of around 800 Olive Ridley sea turtles. DTE's Report The DTE's report mentions the death of 800 Olive Ridley in Odisha since January this year in the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, the world's largest rookery of the sea turtles. Further, …

Odisha forest officials arrest 19 fishermen, seize four trawlers for sneaking into prohibited turtle concentration zone
7 years, 3 months ago

Odisha forest officials arrest 19 fishermen, seize four trawlers for sneaking into prohibited turtle concentration zone

Firstpost  

Forest personnel have arrested 19 fishermen from Olive Ridley turtle concentration zones at Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha Kendrapara: Forest personnel have arrested 19 fishermen from Olive Ridley turtle concentration zones at Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha’s Kendrapara district. The vessels had trespassed into the prohibited corridors of the sanctuary, contravening the provisions of Wildlife Protection Act, Orissa Marine Fishing …

Chennai: Night patrolling begins for Olive Ridley turtles
8 years, 2 months ago

Chennai: Night patrolling begins for Olive Ridley turtles

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Forest department on Thursday kick-started the night patrolling to monitor the nesting Olive Ridley turtles along Chennai Kancheepuram coast. Recently the Madras high court order also passed orders instructing to take up protective measures for nesting turtles along Chennai coast. By next month, the department will organise awareness rallies and turtle walks to promote the conservation of marine life …

Home turns hell for Olive Ridley turtles in Odisha
9 years, 2 months ago

Home turns hell for Olive Ridley turtles in Odisha

India Today  

Carcasses of more than 500 endangered Olive Ridley turtles, the flagship wildlife species of the state, have been spotted on the beaches of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Kendrapada district setting alarm bells ringing. The authorities are lax and very often hand in gloves with forest officials," said animal right activist Shahi Kant Mishra. However, forest officials said while anti-poaching camps …

Odisha plans turtle tourism
12 years, 4 months ago

Odisha plans turtle tourism

India TV News  

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8: Known as the most favoured nesting place for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles, Odisha is set to utilise this annual phenomenon for promoting tourism, officials said today. “Since Odisha is the most favoured nesting place for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles, we should try to market it for tourism promotion by raising watch towers at a safe distance and …

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