Olive Ridley turtle carcasses at Gahirmatha raise concern - OrissaPOST

Olive Ridley turtle carcasses at Gahirmatha raise concern - OrissaPOST

Kendrapara: Wildlife lovers have expressed deep concern over the large number of Olive Ridley sea turtle carcasses found scattered along Habalikhati beach in the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, one of the world’s largest nesting grounds for the species, during the ongoing turtle nesting season. According to a source, instead of welcoming new life during the nesting season, the beaches are witnessing turtle deaths, allegedly due to illegal fishing a…