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Olive ridley nesting drops 60% along Mangaluru coast this season

TNN / May 05, 2026, 23:07 (IST)

Forest ranger trainees from MP witness mass hatching of Olive Ridley turtles at Rushikulya rookery

TNN / May 06, 2026, 22:48 (IST)

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.

Satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle released in Kaziranga

TNN / May 15, 2026, 23:24 (IST)

Sat-tagged turtle maps rare deep-sea route over 3,500km

TNN / May 09, 2026, 18:12 (IST)

'The award is going to help us to scale up, replicate the Chambal model'

TNN / May 10, 2026, 05:00 (IST)

Why are Chennai’s turtles heading to Sri Lanka Dome? New tracking data reveals the answer

etimes.in / Apr 27, 2026, 13:00 (IST)

The surprising egg-laying animals that are not birds

etimes.in / Apr 26, 2026, 09:00 (IST)

Work on reptile incubation centre at Bagaha to begin soon

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 23:59 (IST)

GCZMA flags illegal shacks and structures at Keri beach

TNN / Apr 29, 2026, 00:04 (IST)

Nearly 10,000 hatchlings of 16,000 olive ridley turtle eggs released so far

Apr 16, 2026, 00:21 (IST)

Coastal erosion disrupts Olive Ridley nesting in Gahirmatha rookery

TNN / Apr 16, 2026, 00:05 (IST)

Severe coastal erosion has significantly reduced nesting beaches on Nasi-1 and Nasi-2 islands in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, delaying the mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles. While Rushikulya beach saw over 2 lakh turtles, Gahirmatha's absence baffles researchers. Nasi-1 has shrunk from 1.5 km to 100m, and Nasi-2 from 2 km to 300m, with beaches becoming too steep for nesting.

Sat data shows inter-rookery movement of Ridleys for nesting

TNN / Apr 13, 2026, 23:37 (IST)

AP targets over 7 lakh Olive Ridley eggs this season

Apr 11, 2026, 22:39 (IST)

Why vehicles are banned on most Indian beaches—except one rare exception

etimes.in / Apr 20, 2026, 14:33 (IST)

While most Indian beaches prohibit vehicles due to safety and environmental concerns, Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach in Kerala offers a rare exception. This unique location allows regulated beach driving thanks to its specific geographical features, though access remains conditional on various factors like tides and weather.

Preserve environment, else Goa will be paradise lost: Zeenat Aman to CM

Mar 25, 2026, 00:20 (IST)

Zeenat Aman voiced deep concern over Goa's polluted beaches, sharing a TOI report and urging CM Sawant to prioritize environmental protection. Recounting a moving experience at a turtle nesting site, she highlighted the fragility of coastal ecosystems and the threats faced by hatchlings, calling for immediate action to preserve Goa's natural beauty.

Watch: Olive Ridley hatchlings were just seen at Puri beach—here’s why it matter

etimes.in / Mar 18, 2026, 18:00 (IST)

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.