Q. The ‘Olive Ridley turtles’ are considered to be endangered because of their few remaining nesting sites in the world. In this context, which among the following Statement(s) is/are correct ? Their peculiar behavior of synchronized nesting in mass numbers is known as ‘Arribada’. Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa is one of their few nesting grounds in the world. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both statements are correct:

1. Their peculiar behavior of synchronized nesting in mass numbers is known as ‘Arribada’: This statement is correct. Olive Ridley turtles are known for their unique nesting behavior called "Arribada," where large numbers of female turtles come ashore simultaneously to lay eggs. This mass nesting phenomenon occurs at specific beaches at certain times of the year.
2. Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa is one of their few nesting grounds in the world: This statement is also correct. Gahirmatha Beach, located in Odisha (formerly known as Orissa), India, is one of the major nesting grounds for Olive Ridley turtles in the world. It is one of the few remaining places where this species engages in mass nesting during the Arribada phenomenon.

Olive Ridley turtles are listed as vulnerable or endangered due to factors like habitat loss, fishing-related mortality, pollution, and climate change. Protecting their nesting sites, such as Gahirmatha Beach, is crucial for the conservation of these remarkable marine creatures.

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