WATCH | 95 Olive Ridley hatchlings released into the sea in Honnavar in Uttara Kannada
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WATCH | 95 Olive Ridley hatchlings released into the sea in Honnavar in Uttara Kannada

The Hindu  

As many as 95 hatchlings of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle were released to Arabian Sea at Tonka beach of Honnavar in Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday. In addition to Mr. Tandel, other fishermen Bhasker Tandel, Ganapati Tandel, Sahosh Tandel, Achha Sab, Fakir Sab and staff members from the Forest Department and members of the Marine Conservation and Honnavar Foundation were also present. The Forest Dept, with the help of local fishermen & conservationists, had placed a net to protect the eggs from dogs, other predators.https://t.co/XSTwvcmgmcpic.twitter.com/IwiJS5Fgzz — The Hindu-Bengaluru February 11, 2025 Tonka beach is among beaches in Karnataka where Forest Department has been protecting turtle nesting sites. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Conservator of Forests Anthony S. Mariyappa said of the 101 eggs laid in Sasihitlu on December 16, 2024, 90 hatchlings were released to the sea on February 6, 2025.

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Olive Ridleys successfully nest on the Thiruvananthapuram shoreline after a hiatus of 10 years
4 days, 11 hours ago

Olive Ridleys successfully nest on the Thiruvananthapuram shoreline after a hiatus of 10 years

The Hindu  

After a 10-year hiatus, the vulnerable Olive Ridley turtles successfully nested on Thiruvananthapuram’s expansive and densely populated shoreline. On Tuesday night at Shangumugham Beach, a group of dedicated marine conservationists gathered to “babysit” turtle hatchlings as they sprang to life from egg after precious egg, having incubated beneath the sand for the past 45 days under the watchful eye of …

127 Olive Ridley hatchlings released into sea in Valinokkam
2 weeks, 5 days ago

127 Olive Ridley hatchlings released into sea in Valinokkam

The Hindu  

Ramanathapuram Superintendent of Police G. Chandeesh released 127 Olive Ridley hatchlings into the sea at Valinokkam near Keelakarai here on Tuesday. Senthilkumar, Keelakarai Forest Range Officer, said that of the 130 eggs laid by an 80-year-old Olive Ridley at Sheela Meenpaadu Hatchery, maintained by Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening project under a sea turtle conservation programme, 127 eggs were …

Odisha: 10 tagged Olive Ridley turtles return to Gahirmatha after four years
3 weeks ago

Odisha: 10 tagged Olive Ridley turtles return to Gahirmatha after four years

New Indian Express  

KENDRAPARA: At least 10 female Olive Ridley turtles, which were tagged by the Zoological Survey of India during the arribada in March 2021, have returned to lay eggs at the same beach in Nasi-1 and Nasi-2 islands within Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. Range officer of Gahirmatha Manas Das said this year, forest staff spotted 10 female turtles with metallic tags on …

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

The spectacular riddle of Olive Ridleys in Odisha
4 weeks, 1 day ago

The spectacular riddle of Olive Ridleys in Odisha

New Indian Express  

As the morning light broke on February 16, the contingent of forest field staff, volunteers from local communities, conservationists as well as researchers were delighted to see a stream of Olive Ridley turtles dawdling onto the inclines of Rushikulya beach of Ganjam district in Odisha. Over the next two days, however, the happiness turned into amazement as the approximately 10-km-long …

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 …

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 …

Olive Ridley turtles arrive at Odisha beach for mass nesting. Stunning video
1 month, 1 week ago

Olive Ridley turtles arrive at Odisha beach for mass nesting. Stunning video

India Today  

Indian Forest Services officer Parveen Kaswan shared a video of hundreds of thousands of Olive Ridley turtles nesting along the Indian coast as he called it "nature's extravaganza" on Saturday. In a post on X, Kaswan wrote, "Where lakhs of Olive Ridley turtles are visiting for mass nesting on Indian coasts. Here lakhs of Olive Ridley turtles visiting Odisha coast …

Over 600k Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs on Odisha beach
1 month, 1 week ago

Over 600k Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs on Odisha beach

Hindustan Times  

Over 641,000 Olive Ridley sea turtles have laid eggs at the Rushikulya rookery in Ganjam district in this ongoing nesting season, surpassing the previous record of 637,000 turtles in the 2022-23 season, officials said on Saturday. Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest species of marine turtles that normally lay eggs in Rushikulya and Gahirmatha beaches of Odisha. By the time …

Record 6.41 lakh Olive Ridleys lay eggs at Odisha's Rushikulya rookery this year
1 month, 1 week ago

Record 6.41 lakh Olive Ridleys lay eggs at Odisha's Rushikulya rookery this year

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: A staggering 6.41 lakh Olive Ridley turtles have laid eggs at Rushikulya rookery so far in the current nesting season setting a record for the mass breeding site along Ganjam coast. The previous highest nesting of 6.37 lakh Olive Ridleys had been recorded in 2022-23 season while there was no mass nesting at the site in 2023-24. As per …

Rushikulya mass nesting site in Odisha sees record arrival of 6.5 lakh Olive Ridleys
1 month, 1 week ago

Rushikulya mass nesting site in Odisha sees record arrival of 6.5 lakh Olive Ridleys

The Hindu  

Wildlife enthusiasts are thrilled as a record 6.5 lakh endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived at the Rushikulya beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district for mass nesting after a gap of two years. “Following the usual pattern, the mass congregation of Olive Ridleys at the Gahirmatha mass nesting site along Odisha’s Kendrapara coast typically occurs about a week after nesting …

More than 5 lakh Olive Ridley turtles set new record at Rushikulya beach
1 month, 1 week ago

More than 5 lakh Olive Ridley turtles set new record at Rushikulya beach

India Today  

In a remarkable natural event, over 700,000 Olive Ridley turtles have descended upon Rushikulya beach in Odisha, India, marking a record-breaking mass nesting season. Upon reaching the beach, female Olive Ridley turtles dig holes in the sand, where they lay more than 100 eggs each. The Olive Ridley sea turtle, named for its distinctive olive-green shell, is among the smallest …

Olive Ridley turtle nesting season picks up pace in Andhra
1 month, 1 week ago

Olive Ridley turtle nesting season picks up pace in Andhra

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Despite mass strandings of Olive Ridley turtles along the Andhra Pradesh coast in January, nesting activity has remained steady in February, with turtles continuing to arrive on the shores to lay eggs. Officials estimate that the total number of eggs laid along the AP coast could reach 2.5 lakh in the coming two months. Each hatchery is monitored by …

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, …

Eleven new Olive Ridley sea turtle nests found between Marina beach and Kovalam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eleven new Olive Ridley sea turtle nests found between Marina beach and Kovalam

The Hindu  

In a positive turn of events following a series of Olive Ridley sea turtle carcasses washing ashore on the coasts of Chennai and Chengalpattu, several new nests have been found in the past two days. Manish Meena, Wildlife Warden of Chennai, who was present at the time along with Forest Department staff and volunteers from the Students Sea Turtle Conservation …

16 Olive Ridleys freed from trawl net near Ennore
1 month, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Authorities ramp up efforts to protect sea turtles as deaths on India’s shores continue to mount
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Nine Olive Ridley carcasses wash ashore, probe sought in Chennai
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nine Olive Ridley carcasses wash ashore, probe sought in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Nine Olive Ridley turtles washed ashore on a single evening on Saturday at Injambakkam. Rajiv Rai, a 70-year-old local resident who was at the beach with his grandchildren, told TNIE: “All carcasses were fresh and found within a distance of 400 metres.” Rai said it was mysterious since carcasses bore no injury marks or deep cuts near the neck …

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 …

Ghost Nets Threaten Olive Ridley Turtle Arrivals Along Vizag Coast
3 months, 1 week ago

Ghost Nets Threaten Olive Ridley Turtle Arrivals Along Vizag Coast

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: A dead Olive Ridley sea turtle on Mukkam beach in Bhogapuram mandal has highlighted the growing concern among local fishermen and environmentalists about the safety of these turtles. Fisherman Pangi Amar says tens of Olive Ridley turtles have died till now this month. We have learnt that Olive Ridley sea turtles are dying due to hits by mechanised boats …

Record 2 lakh Olive Ridley hatchlings released into sea from Tamil Nadu coast
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Record 2 lakh Olive Ridley hatchlings released into sea from Tamil Nadu coast

The Hindu  

Over 2 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings were released into the sea during the nesting season from January to May in Tamil Nadu. This marks the highest number of hatchlings released from Tamil Nadu so far, according to the Forest Department. Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary to Departments of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, said with the enthusiastic participation …

A new documentary lends a helping hand in a community’s fight to save the Olive Ridley turtle
11 months ago

A new documentary lends a helping hand in a community’s fight to save the Olive Ridley turtle

The Hindu  

Every year, scores of female Olive Ridley turtles swim across the oceans, traversing thousands of miles of open sea to return to the beaches where they were born. “For the past few years, we have been actively involved in conserving these turtles with the support of the Forest Department,” he says, pointing out that since the fishing community spends so …

Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys at Gahirmatha in Odisha
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys at Gahirmatha in Odisha

New Indian Express  

KENDRAPARA: Much to the delight of turtle lovers and researchers, the long-awaited mass nesting of Olive Ridleys started on the beach of Gahirmatha marine sanctuary here on Tuesday night. Divisional forest officer of Bhitarkanika National Park Sudarshan Gopinath Yadav said around 8,000 Olive Ridley turtles came ashore for mass nesting at Nasi 1 and 2 islands of Gahirmatha marine sanctuary. …

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 …

Change in wind brings turtle hatching season to an early end in Ramanathapuram
1 year, 9 months ago

Change in wind brings turtle hatching season to an early end in Ramanathapuram

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: A change in the coastal wind has brought this year's olive ridley turtle hatching season to an early end in the Ramanathapuram range. Despite taking several measures to increase egg collection this season, the early end has effected a dent in the figures when compared to last year. As many as 24,005 eggs were collected, and following the hatching …

Millions of Olive Ridley turtles crawl towards sea along Odisha coast
1 year, 11 months ago

Millions of Olive Ridley turtles crawl towards sea along Odisha coast

The Hindu  

Millions of baby Olive Ridley sea turtles crawled towards the Bay of Bengal after emerging from eggshells along Odisha’s Rushikulyabeach in Ganjam district, recording one of the most successful mass nesting and hatchings in past few decades. After 50 days, baby turtles have emerged from eggs themselves, without mother turtles and started their journey towards unknown destination using vast sea …

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 …

Record 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley turtles arrive at Odisha’s Rushikulya beach for mass nesting
2 years ago

Record 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley turtles arrive at Odisha’s Rushikulya beach for mass nesting

The Hindu  

About 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived for mass nesting at Rushikulya coast this year, setting a new record for the beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district. Last year, 5.5 lakh Olive Ridley turtles had come to Rushikulya for mass nesting. As part of a long-term study, researchers of the Zoological Survey of India continued tagging of Olive Ridley …

In Frames | Arribada ahoy
2 years ago

In Frames | Arribada ahoy

The Hindu  

Olive Ridley turtles have trusted the Gahirmatha and Rushikulya beaches of Odisha for a long time now. Odisha has made sustained efforts to conserve the habitat of the Olive Ridley turtles, which have been classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The numbers have already crossed last year’s figure of 5.5 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nesting …

Over 2009 turtle hatchlings released into the sea this far in TN's Ramanathapuram
2 years ago

Over 2009 turtle hatchlings released into the sea this far in TN's Ramanathapuram

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: As the turtle hatching season has commenced in the district, nearly 12,000 eggs have been collected by the forest department so far. The forest department has organised a week-long awareness campaign in the district, in view of Wildlife Day on March 3 and the onset of turtle hatching season. The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve gains significance during the …

Watch: Odisha welcomes over 1.8 lakh Olive Ridley turtles for mass nesting
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Odisha welcomes over 1.8 lakh Olive Ridley turtles for mass nesting

Hindustan Times  

Over 1.8 lakh Olive Ridley turtles were spotted laying eggs on the first day of their mass nesting season at Rushikulya River in Odisha, according to news agency PTI. Mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles near River Rushikulya mouth in Ganjam district, Odisha, Friday, The annual nesting ritual takes place over a few days. The mass nesting of Olive Ridley …

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 …

Harbouring tenderness amid rough waters
2 years, 3 months ago

Harbouring tenderness amid rough waters

The Hindu  

One cannot look at an Olive Ridley turtle’s journey from the sea to a nesting site and the emergence of hatchlings from the eggs and not once think of the true strength that lies in the delicate. Perilous journey A documentary on marine turtle conservation made by the Visakhapatnam Division of AP Forest Department, titled ‘Saviours of the Sea –Tryst …

Stage set for Olive Ridley turtles safe nesting at Nagayalanka, Sorlagondi in Krishna district
2 years, 3 months ago

Stage set for Olive Ridley turtles safe nesting at Nagayalanka, Sorlagondi in Krishna district

The Hindu  

The Wildlife Management officials of the Forest Department are making arrangements for the safe nesting of Olive Ridley turtles, along the sea coast of the Krishna district. “Every year, Olive Ridley turtles come to the shore for nesting. We identify the eggs, shift them to the hatchery where they are protected to ensure successful hatching, and then release the hatchlings …

Wildlife biologists seek diversion of boats to check mortality of Olive Ridleys in Godavari estuary
2 years, 3 months ago

Wildlife biologists seek diversion of boats to check mortality of Olive Ridleys in Godavari estuary

The Hindu  

Once known as a safe nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles on the eastern coast of India, Godavari estuary has been witnessing high mortality rate among the species during breeding seasons for the last several years. Blaming it on the operation of fishing boats in the ecologically sensitive rookery zone along the 30-km coastline in the Godavari estuary which includes …

Olive Ridley sea turtles sighted off Odisha coast, mark commencement of annual mass nesting
2 years, 4 months ago

Olive Ridley sea turtles sighted off Odisha coast, mark commencement of annual mass nesting

Hindustan Times  

Pairs of Olive Ridley sea turtles have begun emerging on the sea waters off Gahirmatha along the Odisha coast, marking the commencement of the annual mass nesting of these endangered marine species. Gahirmatha in Kendrapara district, 150 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar, is the world’s largest rookery for Olive Ridley sea turtles. The Olive Ridley sea turtles, accorded a …

Scientists lose contact with fourth Olive Ridley turtle
2 years, 7 months ago

Scientists lose contact with fourth Olive Ridley turtle

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Out of the five Olive Ridley turtles which were tagged in Maharashtra between January and February this year for a study of their migratory pattern, scientists have lost contact with the fourth turtle. She has been foraging in a region of the Indian Ocean near the Malvan coast off Sindhudurg for the past several weeks This leaves just one …

Cyclone Asani Damages Olive Ridley Turtle Eggs in Odisha's Ganjam District
2 years, 10 months ago

Cyclone Asani Damages Olive Ridley Turtle Eggs in Odisha's Ganjam District

News 18  

Hundreds of eggs of Olive Ridley turtles have been washed away because of the erosion caused by high tides under the influences of Cyclone Asani at the mass nesting site near Rushikulya River mouth in Ganjam District in Odisha. Olive ridley turtles lay eggs along the Odisha coast stretching from Gahirtmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapara district in coastal Odisha to …

Record nesting of Olive Ridley turtles on Rushikulya coast
2 years, 11 months ago

Record nesting of Olive Ridley turtles on Rushikulya coast

The Hindu  

As a record number of 4.92 lakh Olive Ridley turtles have crawled to the Rushikulya coast in Odisha, scientists have tagged more than 6,000 turtles to gather more information about their breeding behaviour and migration. “The ZSI team is monitoring the nesting population, counting the arribada throughout the night since 26th March 2022… Around 1,200 turtles tagged every night, in …

Chennai: Over 12,000 Olive Ridley turtles hatch, released into sea
3 years ago

Chennai: Over 12,000 Olive Ridley turtles hatch, released into sea

India Today  

With the ongoing turtle nesting season, over 12,000 Olive Ridley hatchlings have been released into the sea till Tuesday in Chennai. According to a report published by The Times of India, wildlife officials in Chennai have collected more than 52,000 Olive Ridley turtle eggs in the last three months from four locations — Besant Nagar, Injambakkam, Neelankarai and Pulicat. Among …

Protecting Olive Ridley turtles brings livelihood for coastal communities
3 years, 10 months ago

Protecting Olive Ridley turtles brings livelihood for coastal communities

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: The Olive Ridley conservation programme launched by the AP forest department is not only protecting hatchlings from their natural enemies, it is also providing livelihood to fishermen in coastal areas of the state. “As only one in 1,000 turtle hatchlings survives, the efforts of our department, in collaboration with TREE Foundation, is to enhance the survival rate of Olive …

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. …

Olive Ridley turtles arrive for nesting in Odisha
4 years ago

Olive Ridley turtles arrive for nesting in Odisha

Live Mint  

The Olive Ridley turtles have returned to their nesting site at Gahirmatha beach in Odisha. However, around 2,000 turtles had turned up to lay eggs till now, and the mass nesting is likely to continue for at least 10 days. In 2019-20 nesting season, around 7.3 lakh Olive Ridley turtles had turned up for mass nesting in Odisha, of which …

Hundreds of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Are Returning to Odisha Beach for Nesting
4 years, 3 months ago

Hundreds of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Are Returning to Odisha Beach for Nesting

News 18  

Pairs of olive ridley sea turtles have begun emerging on the swirling sea waters off Gahirmatha in Odisha, marking the commencement of the annual natural heritage of mass nesting, forest officials said on Thursday. Fishing prohibition is presently clamped in Gahirmatha zone to ensure disturbance-free mating of the marine animals,” said Divisional Forest Officer, Rajnagar Mangrove, Bikash Chandra Dash. After …

Watch: Hundreds of Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Make Their Way to Sea in Odisha amid Lockdown
4 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Hundreds of Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Make Their Way to Sea in Odisha amid Lockdown

News 18  

Video of nearly 2 crore baby turtles moving towards the sea will take your breath away Videos of a huge number of baby Olive Ridley turtles moving towards the sea after a few days of hatching has taken the internet by a storm. He tweeted, “A sight that casts magical spell year after year Nearly 2 crore plus olive Ridley …

Magic spell: Millions of Olive Ridley turtles make their way to the sea on this Odisha coast
4 years, 10 months ago

Magic spell: Millions of Olive Ridley turtles make their way to the sea on this Odisha coast

India TV News  

As the world is in agonising pain due to the coronavirus pandemic, nature has its own way to showcase its marvel. On Friday, millions of eggs of Olive Ridley turtles hatched and the social media went berserk with cute baby turtles making their way to the sea. Interestingly, Odisha's Gahirmatha Beach is the world's largest breeding place of the endangered …

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