Watch: Olive Ridley Turtles On Odisha Beach For Annual Mass Nesting
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The nesting started on Thursday night in the four km stretch of the beach from Posampeta to Bateshwar.
A number of Olive Ridley turtles have reached the mouth of the Rushikulya River in Odisha for their mass nesting. The sea turtles arrive every year to lay eggs on the beach and the nesting continues for several days. Capturing the delightful sight, a video has been shared by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda on Twitter. Odisha welcomes its annual guests. The mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtle has begun at Rushikulya rookery….It's happening at day time again, after a gap of two years. Swagatam???? pic.twitter.com/GXzzbQ0Pds Wow! What a scene to witness ????So pleasing to watch ???? It's great to see Susant....Is there any scientific reason that our beloved Olive Ridley turtles come to their (our) preferable land in Odisha every year. Excuse me if the answer is that it is related to climatic conditions. Welcome buddies.. happy nesting... ???? @Naveen_Odisha Sir,They need to be protected and taken care off very well by officials concerned,so they keep returning again and again. #oliveridleyturtle have time and again chosen us, it's our responsibility 2 repay the trust . Collectively need #habitat protection. Conservation efforts paying off. Beautiful sight
In the clip, the Olive Ridley turtles are seen making their way from the sea to the beach. We can see some of them digging nests in the sand using their flippers to lay eggs.
“Odisha welcomes its annual guests. The mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtle has begun at Rushikulya rookery…. It's happening in day time again, after a gap of two years. Swagatam,” the caption read.
