Olive Ridley turtle carcasses found in Odisha

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 18:20

At least 36 carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles were washed ashore near the Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district, a major mass nesting site area of these endangered species.

Olive Ridley turtles start early nesting in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 22:33

Olive Ridley sea turtles started mass nesting from the river Rushikulya mouth in Odisha`s Ganjam district today, about a fortnight ahead of their expected annual phenomenon.

Olive Ridley turtle nesting to be broadcast live

Last Updated: Sunday, December 23, 2012, 23:05

Nature lovers would soon be able to watch a live broadcast of the unique phenomenon of mass-nesting and hatching of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles near the mouth of Rushikulya river in Odisha.

Olive Ridley turtles arrive to breed in Maharashtra

Last Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012, 18:47

This year`s first Olive Ridley turtle arrived at the Anjarle beach in Maharashtra`s Ratnagiri district last week and laid eggs.

Odisha bans fishing in Gahirmata marine sanctuary

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 15:10

The Odisha government clamped a seven month ban on fishing in the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapara district as mass nesting by endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have begun.