Odisha bans visitors from Olive Ridley nesting sites

Category : Wildlife | Location : Odisha  | Posted on 2024-03-14 22:25:00


Odisha bans visitors from Olive Ridley nesting sites

The nesting sites of Olive Ridley turtles are located at Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district, Gahirmatha beach in Kendrapara and Devi river mouth in Puri. The mass nesting of turtles usually begins in March after the November-December mating season in deep sea. Every year lakhs of turtles visit the sites to lay eggs.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2024/Mar/14/odisha-bans-visitors-from-olive-ridley-nesting-sites