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Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Environment; Conservation

In News:

Vulnerable Olive Ridley sea turtles have returned to Odisha’s Rushikulya river in lakhs for mass nesting.

Key takeaways:

The animals had skipped Rushikulya in 2019 which became a cause of concern for turtle researchers.
Tourists have been barred from visiting Rushikulya due to the countrywide lockdown in place since March 24.
Thousands of turtles also laid eggs at Gahiramatha marine sanctuary recently.

Important value additions:

Olive Ridley

The Olive Ridley sea turtle is the most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world.
It is found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
It is best known for their unique mass nesting called arribada, where thousands of females come together on the same beach to lay eggs.
IUCN status: Vulnerable.

Marine Turtles

Five species of sea turtles are known to inhabit Indian coastal waters and islands.

Olive Ridley turtle

Green turtle

Hawksbill turtle

Loggerhead turtle

Leatherback turtle

Except the Loggerhead, the remaining four species nest along the Indian coast.

Olive Ridley turtle

Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys

Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys

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