Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Feb 4: The endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have been spotted along the Mangaluru coastline again this year, where they have laid eggs.
The turtles arrived at Sasihithlu Beach on the city’s outskirts and nested along the shore.
Cameras have captured footage of the turtles coming ashore to lay eggs. Local fishermen have taken special measures to protect the eggs.
In the past, turtle nests have been found at around 12 locations near Mangaluru, including Tannirbavi, Sasihithlu, and Bengre.
Olive Ridley sea turtles are protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act. These rare turtles are known for returning to the same place where they were born to lay their eggs.