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Olive Ridley Turtle Nests Surge to 2,500 in Maharashtra, Study Reveals

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Olive Ridley Turtle Nests Surge to 2,500 in Maharashtra, Study Reveals

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  • The **latest study** by the Wildlife Institute of India reveals a surge in **olive ridley turtle nesting** along Maharashtra's coastline.
  • Nesting sites have increased from **1,387 nests** in 2022-23 to **over 2,500** this year, making Maharashtra a key area for these turtles.
  • The study identifies **six districts**—Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg—as crucial nesting grounds.
  • Despite the positive growth, **environmental threats** like plastic pollution, habitat degradation, and light pollution persist for turtle populations.
  • In response, the **Ministry of Environment** is promoting conservation efforts through its Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats scheme.

For further details, visit the original article at Times of India.

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