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Olive ridley hatchlings at Rushikulya. They are especially vulnerable due to their size and limited strength, and face a myriad of threats on their seaward journey. Image by Aliva Sahoo via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Plastic litter and ghost nets threaten olive ridley hatchlings

Phalguni Ranjan 27 Apr 2026

An olive Ridley turtle in rehabilitation. Across coastal states, turtle conservation depends heavily on community labour, with limited financial support. Image by K.A. Shaji.

Prioritise turtle conservation over tourism say experts after budget announcement

K.A. Shaji 18 Feb 2026

Climate change to redefine survival strategies for India’s iconic sea turtles

Soumya Sarkar 3 Nov 2025

An olive ridley turtle in the Sundarbans, West Bengal. Image by Anirnoy via Wikimedia Commons

Local participation key in solving turtle nesting riddle

Max Martin 26 Feb 2025

Mass death of olive ridley turtles raises urgent call for action

Laasya Shekhar 30 Jan 2025