olive ridley turtles

Forest ranger trainees from Madhya Pradesh witnessed the mass hatching of olive ridley turtles at the Rushikulya rookery. The 34 officers gained hands-on knowledge in wildlife conservation and forest management during their visit. They observed thousands of hatchlings emerging and beginning their journey to the sea, a significant event following the recent mass nesting period.

Thousands of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings are emerging at Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam. This mass hatching follows nesting by over two lakh turtles. Forest officials and volunteers are ensuring the safety of the baby turtles. Predators are being kept away and nearby industries are dimming lights. Researchers and the public are witnessing this natural event.

Along stretches such as Marina Beach and Elliot’s Beach, evening ‘baby turtle farewell’ sessions are currently underway.

Microplastics have been detected in the sediments of Odisha's Brahmani river within the Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary, posing risks to its sensitive ecosystem. Scientists found these particles, often carrying toxic heavy metals, at all sampling sites, highlighting the vulnerability of mangroves, fish, and wildlife to pollution.

Forest officials in Ganjam district have implemented strict measures, including fencing and round-the-clock guarding, to protect Olive Ridley turtle eggs at the Rushikulya river mouth rookery. Over 2.05 lakh turtles laid eggs during the recent mass nesting period, with hatchlings expected in 45-60 days. This year's nesting figure is the lowest in a decade.

The Shree Jagannath International Airport project in Puri has received stage-1 environmental clearance. This is a crucial step for the ambitious greenfield project. The clearance allows for the diversion of forest land for airport construction. The project will have a significant passenger-handling capacity. Further conditions must be met for final approval. This development fast-tracks the airport's progress.

Remarkably, 47 tagged female olive ridley turtles have returned to Odisha's Rushikulya beach to nest, three years after being tagged by the Zoological Survey of India. This year's mass nesting event has seen over 2.5 lakh turtles lay eggs, with scientists excited by the return of these tagged individuals, aiding crucial tracking studies.

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman witnessed the mass hatching of olive ridley turtles in Goa, prompting her to appeal to CM Pramod Sawant. She highlighted the perilous journey of the hatchlings and urged the Chief Minister to prioritize addressing Goa's ecological destruction, warning of a "paradise lost" if action isn't taken.

A rare sight at Puri's Blue Flag beach saw Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings heading towards the sea, captured by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik. This event highlights Odisha's crucial role in global turtle conservation, with areas like Gahirmatha hosting massive nesting events. The sighting underscores the continuity of Odisha's coastal ecosystem and the importance of protecting these vulnerable creatures.

A rare sight at Puri's Blue Flag beach saw Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings heading towards the sea, captured by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik. This event highlights Odisha's crucial role in global turtle conservation, with areas like Gahirmatha hosting massive nesting events. The sighting underscores the continuity of Odisha's coastal ecosystem and the importance of protecting these vulnerable creatures.

Iconic actress Zeenat Aman had a heartwarming encounter in Mandrem, Goa, as she observed the Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings making their way to the sea. Capturing the moment on social media, she praised the Goa Forest Department's dedicated work.

As mass nesting of endangered olive ridley turtles nears at Rushikulya river mouth, the Berhampur forest division, alongside university students, conducted an awareness program. Experts emphasized the turtles' role as indicators of a healthy marine ecosystem, urging community protection during the sensitive nesting period. Sporadic nesting has already begun, with thousands of turtles congregating near the coast.

the surface of the sea near Rushikulya river mouth is brimming with olive ridley turtles.

In a bid to make the local beaches fit for breeding of olive ridley turtles, the Visakhapatnam circle of Andhra Pradesh forest department along with environmental organisation Wildlife Conservation through Research and Education (WCTRE) organised an awareness-cum-beach cleaning event at RK Beach on Sunday.

Environmentalists and citizens in general are thrilled to have seen around 80 olive ridley turtles hatching at the Versova beach in Mumbai's north-western coast today. This happy phenomenon is reportedly taking place after nearly 20 years, thanks to the recent clean-up drive on the beach.

The forest department with the help of local wildlife conservationists released olive ridley turtles and Green Sea Turtles into the sea near Chanchbandar in Rajula taluka of Amreli district.

Two more olive ridley turtles were satellite tagged at Guhagar beach in Ratnagiri on Wednesday under a collaborative project of the Ratnagiri division of Mangrove Foundation, Maharashtra Forest Department and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). The turtles, both females, have been named Bageshri and Guha.