Odisha’s Rushikulya coast sees record-breaking Olive Ridley turtle nesting

Thousands of Olive Ridley turtles have commenced their annual mass nesting at Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha, with numbers breaking previous records. Improved weather conditions and effective conservation efforts, including protective fencing and Operation Olivia, have contributed to the increased nesting activity this year.

Odisha’s Rushikulya coast sees record-breaking Olive Ridley turtle nesting
Thousands of Olive Ridley turtles have commenced their annual mass nesting at Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha, with numbers breaking previous records. Improved weather conditions and effective conservation efforts, including protective fencing and Operation Olivia, have contributed to the increased nesting activity this year.