Daijiworld Media Network - Byndoor

Byndoor, Apr 1: In a heartwarming turn of events, more than 300 olive ridley turtle hatchlings were successfully released into the sea near Tarapathi Beach, located close to Uppu in Byndoor, following 50 days of meticulous conservation work.

At the end of January, the turtles had laid their eggs on the shores of Tarapathi Beach. According to local sources, the Forest Department and various organisations took charge of the protection and conservation of these eggs, establishing natural hatcheries to ensure the safe hatching of the endangered species.

Two weeks ago, 115 hatchlings from one of the hatcheries were safely released into the sea. Last week, 85 hatchlings emerged from another hatchery built on Tarapathi Beach. The third hatchery saw its first set of hatchlings breaking free early on Monday morning, with 105 turtle hatchlings safely making their way to the ocean.This collaborative effort resulted in over 300 hatchlings from three hatcheries being safely released into the sea.

The Forest Department officials, along with the assistance of local fishermen, ensured the success of this initiative. The conservation process involved over 50 days of careful monitoring, from the protection of the eggs to the safe release of the hatchlings into the sea.

Under the guidance of Kundapura sub-divisional forest officer Ganapathi K, assistant forest officer Prakash Poojary, and Byndoor range forest officer Sandesh Kumar, various forest department officials, field staff, the Clean Kinarar organisation, and local residents all played a pivotal role in making this project a resounding success.

Vigilance continued until the last hatchling safely reached the sea, marking a significant achievement in wildlife conservation.