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Operation Olivia: ICG Shields 6.98 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles in Odisha

By Khushboo Kumari May 19, 2025 2025 Nesting Season Aerial Surveillance Aerial Surveillance Missions Awareness Programs Coastal Stretches Gahirmatha Beach illegal activities illegal fishing Indian coast guard Indian Wildlife Protection Act International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)Local Communities Marine Biodiversity Marine Conservation Mass Nesting MOUs Nesting Environments NGOs Odisha Coastline Olive Ridley Turtles Operation Olivia Over 6.98 Lakh PIB Delhi Protects Rushikulya River Mouth Schedule I Surface Patrol Sorties Sustainable Fishing Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs)Vulnerable

NEW DELHI: In a significant stride toward marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully protected over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles at the…

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Operation Olivia: ICG Shields 6.98 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles in Odisha

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