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2 days, 10 hours ago

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

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 …

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6 days, 10 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 …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Subsidy for turtle excluder devices on anvil, seafood industry welcomes govt. move

The Hindu

The Union government is likely to announce a subsidy scheme soon for installing turtle excluder devices in fishing nets. The move has been widely welcomed by the Indian seafood industry, which took a big hit six years ago when the US banned the import of wild-caught shrimp from India over concerns about accidental netting of sea turtles. Seafood industry sources …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Turtle Festival in Great Nicobar Raises Concerns over Conservation Methods and BJP Government’s Intent

The Hindu

Published : Mar 16, 2025 13:38 IST - 4 MINS READ On March 13, the Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department organised a first-of-its-kind “turtle festival” in Campbell Bay, Great Nicobar Island, according to the Andaman Chronicle. However, during the Campbell Bay “turtle festival”, hatchlings were released at B-Quarry Beach, a location where neither giant leatherbacks nor olive ridleys nor any …

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2 weeks ago

Sprinklers successfully help protect bum-breathing turtles in absence of sufficient rain

ABC

Sprinklers are being used to mimic Mother Nature in a bid to protect central and south-east Queensland's bum-breathing turtles from the impacts of climate change. "We're just not finding juveniles in the system, which is a real worry," said Keira McGrath, a project officer with the Burnett Mary River Group. " Brad Crosbie, the general manager of WYLD Projects, has …

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2 weeks ago

He helped smuggle ‘status symbol’ turtles to China. He got nearly three years in prison

LA Times

The packages in a California mail facility were labeled as almonds and chocolate cookies. They were among around 2,100 turtles federal authorities say Sai Keung Tin, a Chinese citizen, had trafficked over more than five years as part of what the U.S. Department of Justice called the illegal Asian pet trade. On Friday morning, in downtown Los Angeles, U.S. District …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

After record deaths, TN secured 2.6 lakh turtle eggs, highest in last six years

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The state forest department has secured a record 2.6 lakh Olive Ridley turtle eggs, the highest in the last six years, during this ongoing nesting season. Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Chennai and Villupuram are witnessing brisk nesting with the department working hard to provide maximum protection to the eggs. Speaking to TNIE, Chennai Wildlife Warden Manish Meena said, “Due to high …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport

Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. — A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants, according to the federal Transportation Security Administration. A TSA officer then conducted a pat-down on the East Stroudsburg man and determined there was something concealed in the groin area of his pants. “We …

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2 weeks, 3 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 …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Dinner-plate turtle released back into the wild after ingesting fishing hook

ABC

A turtle the size of a small dinner plate has survived surgery and 900 kilometres of travel after swallowing an illegal fishing hook in the West Australian town of Geraldton. The Chelodina steindachneri – also called a "dinner-plate turtle" – was found in the Chapman River in early January with a fishing line down its throat. Geraldton-Greenough Wildlife Rescue conservationist …

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Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants at a New Jersey airport

CNN

Newark, New Jersey AP — A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants, according to the federal Transportation Security Administration. When questioned further, the man reached into his pants and pulled out the turtle, which was about 5 inches long and wrapped in a …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

You can be internet’s optical illusion champion if you spot the hidden turtle in 5 seconds

Hindustan Times

Optical illusions have long fascinated and puzzled people on the internet. One such optical illusion, shared on the social media platform X by user Piyush Tiwari, has captured the internet’s attention, offering a delightful treat for puzzle lovers. An optical illusion challenged users to spot a hidden turtle. The challenge: Finding the hidden turtle The image featured in this optical …

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4 weeks ago

Police snare live abalone, a turtle and meth during Sonoma County traffic stop

LA Times

Illegally harvested red abalone — similar to those seen here in a 2019 file photo — were recovered during a recent traffic stop in Sonoma County. A routine traffic stop in Sonoma County turned out to be anything but as police found methamphetamine, about three dozen illegally harvested abalone and a live pond turtle, authorities said. However, deputies also uncovered …

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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 …

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1 month ago

Anand Mahindra finds ‘vote of confidence in future’ amid ‘noise’ as Olive Ridley turtles’ mass nesting begins in Odisha

Live Mint

Mahindra and Mahindra Group's Chairman, Anand Mahindra, shared a video about the endangered Olive Ridley turtles on his social media platform X on Friday, February 28, highlighting how the turtles' nesting is a vote of confidence in the future amid the noise of global news. Sharing a DW News video, Anand Mahindra said that the Olive Ridley turtle species had …

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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 …

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Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. TIAN CHI/MUKESH MOHANAN/YAN DONGJIE/CHEN BOWEN/CHINA DAILY The islands in the South China Sea serve as an important habitat for sea turtles, with 90 percent of China's sea turtle …

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Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. TIAN CHI/MUKESH MOHANAN/YAN DONGJIE/CHEN BOWEN/CHINA DAILY The islands in the South China Sea serve as an important habitat for sea turtles, with 90 percent of China's sea turtle …

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Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

China Daily

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. TIAN CHI/MUKESH MOHANAN/YAN DONGJIE/CHEN BOWEN/CHINA DAILY The islands in the South China Sea serve as an important habitat for sea turtles, with 90 percent of China's sea turtle …

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Sansha conservation work protects green sea turtles

China Daily

The islands in the South China Sea serve as an important habitat for sea turtles, with 90 percent of China's sea turtle population found there. "Sea turtles have a unique habit — they return to the place where they were born to lay eggs when they reach adulthood," said Li Yupei, director of the marine reserve management bureau of Sansha …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Loggerhead turtles use geomagnetic field to navigate large distances

The Hindu

The loggerhead turtle can learn and remember the magnetic signature of an area and does a ‘turtle dance’ when in a location that they associate with food, a study in Nature reports. This finding presents strong evidence that turtles can learn to distinguish between magnetic fields, creating an internal ‘magnetic map’. The authors discovered this sense relied on a separate …

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

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

Subsidy for turtle excluder devices on anvil, seafood industry welcomes govt. move

Turtle Festival in Great Nicobar Raises Concerns over Conservation Methods and BJP Government’s Intent

Sprinklers successfully help protect bum-breathing turtles in absence of sufficient rain

He helped smuggle ‘status symbol’ turtles to China. He got nearly three years in prison

After record deaths, TN secured 2.6 lakh turtle eggs, highest in last six years

Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport

127 Olive Ridley hatchlings released into sea in Valinokkam

Dinner-plate turtle released back into the wild after ingesting fishing hook

Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants at a New Jersey airport

You can be internet’s optical illusion champion if you spot the hidden turtle in 5 seconds

Police snare live abalone, a turtle and meth during Sonoma County traffic stop

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

Anand Mahindra finds ‘vote of confidence in future’ amid ‘noise’ as Olive Ridley turtles’ mass nesting begins in Odisha

Olive Ridley turtle population growing ‘steadily’: report

Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

Securing safe haven for green sea turtles

Sansha conservation work protects green sea turtles

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

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

Olive Ridley turtle nesting season picks up pace in Andhra

Loggerhead turtles use geomagnetic field to navigate large distances