The Odisha coast in India is renowned for hosting the largest mass nesting event, known as arribada, for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. This phenomenon occurs when thousands of turtles come ashore simultaneously to lay eggs. While other significant nesting sites exist in Mexico and Costa Rica, Odisha stands out for its scale. The Olive Ridley is classified as vulnerable, while the Kemp's Ridley is endangered according to the IUCN.
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