N.11. Sea Turtle Project
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About |
Each winter, a large portion of the global Olive Ridley Turtle population migrates to India’s coastal waters, particularly along the eastern coastline, to nest. To protect these turtles and other threatened marine species, the Ministry of Environment & Forests launched the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in partnership with UNDP in November 1999. Managed by the Wildlife Institute of India, this initiative targets 10 coastal states, with a specific focus on the state of Orissa. |
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Project Objectives |
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Key Achievements |
One noteworthy achievement includes the demonstration of Satellite Telemetry to locate the migratory route of Olive Ridley Turtles in the sea. Additionally, efforts have been made to raise awareness among fishermen and state governments about the use of Turtle Exclusion Devices (TED) in fishing trawlers to reduce turtle mortality in fishing nets. |