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Olive Ridley Turtles

Olive Ridley Turtles

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December 19, 2024

Olive Ridley Turtles

Carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles, currently in their breeding season, are washing ashore along the Visakhapatnam coast.

Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

  • Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is a marine wildlife sanctuary in the Indian state of Odisha, extending from the Dhamra River mouth in the north to Brahmani river mouth in the south.
  • Threats: Marine pollution, Poaching, Stray Dogs Destroying nests and accidental fishing gear entanglement.
  • Conservation Efforts: Protected area status, patrolling and monitoring by authorities.

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About Olive Ridley Turtles

  • Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant species of sea turtles in the world.
  • They derive their name from the olive-green coloration of their carapace (shell).
  • Their mass nesting behavior, known as “Arribada,” involves thousands of females coming together on the same beach to lay eggs.
  • Olive Ridley turtles are mainly found in the warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
  • Olive ridleys are omnivorous, mostly eating jellyfish, snails, crabs, and shrimp but they will occasionally eat algae and seaweed as well.
  • Olive Ridley Turtles Odisha’s Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is recognized as the world’s largest rookery of sea turtles.
  • Conservation Status
    • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
    • Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Listed under Schedule I
    • CITES: Included in Appendix I
  • Operation Olivia: Operation Olivia was initiated in the early 1980s to protect Olive Ridley turtles.
    • The Indian Coast Guard conducts this operation annually from November to December, safeguarding Olive Ridley turtles as they congregate along the Odisha coast for breeding and nesting.

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