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Olive Ridley Turtles arrive at Gahirmatha Beach
Olive Ridley female turtles have started moving to the Gahirmatha beach in the Kendrapara district in Odisha. They are arriving at the beach to lay eggs which is described as the phenomenon called ‘arribada’. Mass Nesting Arribada is a Spanish term which describes the unique natural heritage of these marine species which converge on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Gahirmatha Beach • Kemp's Ridley sea turtle • mass nesting of olive Ridley • Olive ridley • Olive ridley sea turtle • Rushikulya River
Nesting of Olive Ridley begins
The mass nesting of the Olive Ridley turtles has finally began in Puducherry coastline. Though, the traditional migration season of the turtles has delayed possibly due to climate change or change in the climatic conditions because of the influence of Cyclones Nivar and Burevi. Now, the female Olive Ridley turtles are leaving hundreds of eggs ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: IUCN Red List • mass nesting of olive Ridley • Olive ridley sea turtle • Olive Ridley turtles • Olive Ridleys