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Odisha Beach Witnesses Birth Of 1.48 Crore Olive Ridley Turtles This Year
The Gahirmatha beach in Odisha's Kendrapara district has witnessed the birth of 1.48 crore Olive Ridley turtles. Starting from April 25, the "babies emerged from 2.98 lakh nests dug by female turtles to lat eggs at the Nasi-ii Island." Considered the largest nesting ground in the world for the species, the island had attracted 3.49 lakh female turtles this year.
Tags: Odisha, olive ridley turtles, Gahirmatha Beach, environment
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Odisha HC Institutes 3-member Committee To Probe Turtle Deaths
The Odisha High Court on February 27 instituted a three-member committee resuming inquiry into rising mortality rates of the Olive Ridley turtles. Acknowledging media reports as PIL, the Odisha High Court had recently issued notices to the state government, demanding adequate measures towards conserving the endangered turtles. Reletadely, the committee would consult with stakeholders and verify their compliance with HC's directions. The HC… read-more
Tags: Orissa HC, olive ridley turtles, Committee, State goverment
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Orissa HC Hands Notices To State Govt Over Rising Olive Ridley Deaths
Considering media reports of mass death of the Olive Ridley turtles as PIL, the Odisha High Court has issued notices to the State government’s various departments. The media report has shown that over 800 Olive Ridley turtles have died since January 2020 at the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, the world's largest sea turtle rookery. The court said, "...Despite several directions having been issued over the years, nothing much appears to have… read-more
Tags: Orissa HC, olive ridley turtles, Gahirmatha Sanctuary, State goverment
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Odisha: Around 800 Olive Ridley Turtles Found Dead Since Jan 2021
Odisha’s Gahirmatha sanctuary official revealed around 800 Olive Ridley sea turtles have died since January 2021 as the dead carcasses surfaced ashore the sanctuary and adjoining beaches. Environmentalist Hemant Rout stated the turtles die after getting stuck in fishing trawlers and gill nets. He added the fishermen violating the ‘fish beyond 20km of the coast’ guideline leads to such incidents. Moreover, he suggested the trawlers should be… read-more
Tags: Odisha, Gahirmatha Sanctuary, olive ridley turtles, turtle excluder devices
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