turtle community

Strange marks on Hawaiian green sea turtles were thought to be graffiti. Scientists actually mark the turtles for tracking. This led to the Honu Count project, where people report sightings. This community effort provides vital data for turtle conservation. Hundreds of reports are now shaping research and strengthening protection for these marine animals.

DGP Harish Gupta inaugurates new Coastal Security Police facility

Thousands of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings are emerging at Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam. This mass hatching follows nesting by over two lakh turtles. Forest officials and volunteers are ensuring the safety of the baby turtles. Predators are being kept away and nearby industries are dimming lights. Researchers and the public are witnessing this natural event.

An Indian expatriate in sunny Florida found herself in a gripping situation with two cottonmouth snakes—one trapped and the other unrestrained. Eager to gather her community for help, she was met with unsettling silence, a jarring difference from the swift response she had anticipated during her time in India.

Every year, from January to April, along with Forest department these volunteers patrol the beaches at night and relocating them to hatcheries to protect from various predators. Their efforts not only protect the turtles but also restore the delicate balance of the coastal ecosystem.

Special action plan rolled out by the forest authorities of Krishna district to save the lives of olive ridley turtles is yielding good results. The number of turtles visiting the coast is increasing every year.