Kendrapada: A large number of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have started arriving for mating in the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, the world’s largest rookery in Kendrapada district. “Hundreds of ...

Endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have begun arriving at Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, the world's largest rookery, for mating. To protect the turtles during this crucial period, fishing has been ...

After mating, female turtles lay eggs by digging pits in the sand and return to the sea, with the hatchlings emerging 45-50 days later.