Priyanka Tiwari
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Mass Nesting Odisha: A miracle unfolds when countless turtles gather together on the shore alongside the waves of the sea. A stunning event like this is currently being observed on Odisha’s Rushikulya beach because Olive Ridley turtles have come in great numbers to lay eggs. This event is referred to as “Arribada”. What happens during this event is that females come together on the shore, dig holes and then lay eggs in them. Researchers and tourists from all around the world eagerly wait for these few days a year when this astonishing sight opens for viewing. This year, a stunning 6.82 lakh turtles have arrived which makes this place one of the foremost spots for nesting across the globe.
Over 6.82 lakh turtles laid eggs surpassing ancestral record surpassing 6.37 lakh in 2023. According to the record, more than 6.82 lakh turtles have laid eggs and in 2022 alone 5.5 lakh turtles came to this place for layng yoga. Addition of other trees next to forest department increases the possibility of higher figure. Because of friendly climate scientists believe a large number of turtles arrived. Kaswan along with other wildlife lovers and general public mounted a video which gathered over 40,000 views, highlighting the wonderful natural phenomena, while bringing focus to research in focus. What is peculiar is the time they decided to spawn, which is making deals and lay eggs during the sunlight instead of doing so during night instead of.
Kaswan along with other wildlife lovers and general public mounted a video which gathered over 40,000 views, highlighting the wonderful natural phenomena, while bringing focus to research in focus. What is peculiar is the time they decided to spawn, which is making deals and lay eggs during the sunlight instead of doing so during night instead of
Increased resource allocation as well as funding has been dedicated to security, thus “Operation Olivia” continues.
As soon as this period begins, the Forest Department along with the Indian Coast Guard work diligently to ensure that the turtles as well as their eggs are safe. The officer in charge of Khallikote, Divya Shankar Behera mentioned that a fence is being constructed that is nine kilometers in length, in order to stave off poachers and animals from getting at the eggs. Additionally, the Indian Coast Guard has heightened the surveillance under ‘Operation Olivia’ which has been executed since 1991. The entire thrust of the campaign is to facilitate the turtles in laying the eggs, as well as safeguard the eggs.
The natural cycle would not be complete without Olive Ridley turtles.
With their distinctly olive green colored shell, ridley turtles are sadly classified as an endangered species by the World Conservation Union. Scientists predict that one female turtle can lay in excess of a hundred eggs at once that will hatch within 45 to 50 days. It is anticipated that a greater number of turtles will be born as a consequence of laying eggs on time. It is also highlighted how temple and other things are destroyed but it is fundamentally vital to protect these turtles, as they are the keystone species of the marine ecosystem.
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