Gahirmatha: Delayed arrival of Olive Ridleys raises concern - OrissaPOST

Gahirmatha: Delayed arrival of Olive Ridleys raises concern - OrissaPOST

Kendrapara: Odisha’s pride, the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, known as the world’s largest rookery of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles, is witnessing an unusual delay in its annual mass nesting, raising concern among wildlife lovers and conservationists. So far, there have been no signs of the endangered turtles arriving on the shore to lay eggs. This delay stands in sharp contrast to last year, when more than 6.06 lakh turtles gathered fo…