Tag: Endangered Olive Ridley Turtles

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Odisha Gears Up For Conservation Of Olive Ridley Turtles

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has geared up the efforts for the protection and conservation of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles during the mass nesting. The government directed the departments of Fishery, Forest and Marine police to operate in close coordination and ensure strict enforcement of the conservation rules. Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy on Thursday chaired […]

  • Friday, 23 April 2021
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Gahirmatha In Odisha Becoming Graveyard For Olive Ridley Sea Turtles

Kendrapara: Once considered the most important nesting beach for the endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtles, Gahirmatha is now battling with serious problems and turning into a graveyard for the animals. Due to rampant and unrestricted fishing activities in banned zones, there has been a significant rise in the turtle deaths particularly at the confluence points […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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