After 33 years, Olive Ridley turtles return to Ekakula for mass nesting

Olive Ridley

Kendrapara: Endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have returned to Ekakula in large numbers for mass nesting after a gap of 33 years. According to Manas Kumar Das, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) in charge of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, the last recorded mass nesting at C occurred during the 1992-93 turtle season. In the past 48 […]