Tag: Olive ridley sea turtles
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‘Tagged’ turtles reemerge at Gahirmatha beach for nesting
The state Forest Department and Wildlife Institute of India had earlier tagged the turtles with metallic labels to keep a tab on their pre- and post-breeding migration route.
March 14, 2023 -
DRDO turns off bright light at Wheelers’ Island to protect Olive turtles
Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) authorities have installed ultra-laser beam lighting systems for security and surveillance purposes.
December 16, 2021 -
Seawaters play host to mating pairs of Olive turtles
The ban on sea fishing remains in force around the year in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary as the seawater here is the most conducive habitat for these delicate marine species.
December 10, 2021 -
Turtle safety: HC panel seeks more vigil on trawlers
The mortality of the olive ridleys along the Odisha coast is attributed mainly due to the trawling operations in the sea as incidental killing due to suffocation in fishing nets of trawlers or by injury inflicted by the propellers of the trawler, the experts' panel stated in its report.
March 17, 2021