श्रीकाकुलम तट पर Olive Ridley कछुओं की मौत: 150 से अधिक शव मिलने से हलचल

Recently, a significant number of Olive Ridley sea turtle deaths have been reported along the Srikakulam coast. These details are based on regional news sources. Srikakulam Coast Turtle Deaths, Key Points: Over 150 Olive Ridley turtle carcasses have reportedly been found along the Dokulapadu coast in Vajrapukotturu mandal over the past few days. These losses are occurring during the nesting/breeding season (Dec–Jan), suggesting a problem related to the turtles' migration and nesting period. Locals and marine biologists have cited several possible causes: Turtles getting entangled in small mesh nets, such as those used for catching squid, preventing them from surfacing to breathe. Plastic pollution in the ocean also poses a threat to the turtles, as sea turtles mistakenly identify plastic as food (such as jellyfish). Local Actions: Measures are being taken to move the deceased turtles to islands off the coast for quarantine/examination and subsequent burial. The Forest Department and local organizations are implementing measures for turtle conservation, including regulating fishing nets, cleaning the eastern coast, and taking pollution prevention measures. These turtles are a prominent migratory sea turtle species in the ecosystem and are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN. There are allegations that the government and local communities need to work together to take action for the conservation of marine biodiversity.