Tag: Gahiramatha

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Croc population on rise in Bhitarkanika

Kendrapara: The census of saltwater crocodile at Bhitarkanika showed a rise in their population this year. The annual enumeration, which ended on Wednesday, has put the head-count at 1,682. The census witnessed more 11 crocodiles this time. Last year, the crocodile population in the national park was pegged at 1,671. The authorities of Bhitarkanika Wildife […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Fisherman killed in encounter in Gahirmatha turtle habitation zone

A fisherman was killed in encounter by the forest personnel engaged in turtle protection drive in Gahirmatha sea waters along Kendrapara district on Sunday

  • Friday, 16 July 2021
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Protection units set up for safety of Olive Ridley turtles

Berhampur: In a bid to protect Olive Ridley sea turtles, the Forest Department has set up nine protection units near Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district. The Rushikulya river mouth, 45km from the silk city of Berhampur, is one of the biggest rookeries in the state for the endangered sea creature. “Countless pairs of Olive […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Wildlife lovers dismayed over destruction of turtle eggs

Kendrapara: With a record six lakh Olive Ridley turtles converging on the sandy beach of Gahirmatha this year for the annual mass nesting, several million turtle eggs have been destroyed ironically by the turtles themselves due to space crunch leaving wildlife enthusiasts dismayed. Since start of mass-nesting, described as arribada (a Spanish term used for […]

  • Monday, 28 June 2021
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Olive Ridley mass nesting begins

Berhampur:The much-awaited mass nesting of the Olive Ridley sea turtles, an endangered species, has started near the mouth of Rushikulya river, about 50 km from here in the wee hours today. On the first day, over 8,000 female turtles have laid eggs in the three-km long sandy beach stretching from Gokharakuda to Podampeta in Odisha’s […]

  • Monday, 28 June 2021
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32 sea-going fishermen taken into custody

Kendrapara: Thirty-two fishermen were taken into custody by Forest Department personnel for carrying out unlawful fishing activity along the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha. Four fishing trawlers were seized along the prohibited marine sanctuary area near unmanned Nasi Island by the patrolling unit engaged by the Forest Department, a forest official said. Prohibition on sea […]

  • Monday, 28 June 2021
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Turtles yet to arrive for nesting at Gahirmatha rookery

Kendrapara: With Olive Ridley sea turtles yet to arrive at Gahirmatha rookery in Kendrapara district for mass nesting, wildlife personnel are in a spot of bother. As the mass nesting has got considerably delayed, apprehension of marine animals skipping their annual sojourn at the tranquil beach looms large. The turtles might skip their annual visits […]

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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Olive Ridley turtles lay over 25,000 eggs

Over 25,000 eggs have so far been laid by Olive Ridley turtles during mass nesting of the sea creature near river Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district of Odisha

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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