turtle hatchlings

Scientists are studying the sex ratio of Olive Ridley hatchlings emerging from Rushikulya river, following a mass hatching event. This year's analysis is crucial as sand temperatures, influenced by climate change, are known to affect hatchling sex. Local efforts and industrial cooperation helped minimize mortality during the event.

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.

Along stretches such as Marina Beach and Elliot’s Beach, evening ‘baby turtle farewell’ sessions are currently underway.

Forest officials in Ganjam district have implemented strict measures, including fencing and round-the-clock guarding, to protect Olive Ridley turtle eggs at the Rushikulya river mouth rookery. Over 2.05 lakh turtles laid eggs during the recent mass nesting period, with hatchlings expected in 45-60 days. This year's nesting figure is the lowest in a decade.

Iconic actress Zeenat Aman had a heartwarming encounter in Mandrem, Goa, as she observed the Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings making their way to the sea. Capturing the moment on social media, she praised the Goa Forest Department's dedicated work.

A rare sight at Puri's Blue Flag beach saw Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings heading towards the sea, captured by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik. This event highlights Odisha's crucial role in global turtle conservation, with areas like Gahirmatha hosting massive nesting events. The sighting underscores the continuity of Odisha's coastal ecosystem and the importance of protecting these vulnerable creatures.

A rare sight at Puri's Blue Flag beach saw Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings heading towards the sea, captured by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik. This event highlights Odisha's crucial role in global turtle conservation, with areas like Gahirmatha hosting massive nesting events. The sighting underscores the continuity of Odisha's coastal ecosystem and the importance of protecting these vulnerable creatures.

Forest department released 12 GPS-tagged gharials into the Mahanadi gorge. This initiative aims to strengthen the wild population of this critically endangered species. The total gharial number in Satkosia wild has now increased to 27. Natural breeding of gharials has been reported for five consecutive years. The survival rate of hatchlings remains a challenge.

About 96 olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings have made their way to the sea near Kodi Light House, Kundapur, till Sunday evening. Dinesh Saranga, chief coordinator FSL-India, told TOI that this year, the first hatchlings to emerge were from nesting site number two.

This season’s first batch of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings, hatched at the beaches near Chavakkad, were released into sea on Friday.

turtle hatchlings hatched from the eggs laid by a migrant turtle at Blangad beach near Chavakkad were released in sea by the activists engaged in the conservation efforts on Tuesday.

The forest department, in collaboration with World Wildlife Federation-India, released twenty turtle hatchlings in Ramganga river on Wednesday.

Turtle hatcheries have been built along the Konkan coastline for the conservation and protection of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings.This is the first time that such an initiative has been undertaken.

At least 20 turtle hatchlings have emerged out of a clutch of 100 eggs that were being conserved in a makeshift hatchery in Trasi Kanchigodu near Maravante of Kundapur Taluk in Udupi district on Wednesday.

turtle hatchlings emerge from the nest and gingerly crawl into the sea, one after the other, in breathtaking spectacle.

Eight tiny turtle hatchlings struggling to climb out of a ditch formed by tyre marks on Cavelossim beach were rescued by locals and released by members of wildlife rescue squad of the forest department recently

As many as 1,063 olive ridley turtle hatchlings have reached the sea in Kundapur this year due to the efforts of the forest department and volunteers from various organisations and students.

As many as 1,063 olive ridley turtle hatchlings have reached the sea in Kundapur this year due to the efforts of the forest department and volunteers from various organisations and students.