- The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) is assessing the impact of proposed dredging at the mouth of River Chapora.
- Concerns are raised regarding potential disturbances to Olive Ridley turtle nesting sites in Morjim and Mandrem.
- The Captain of Ports (CoP) argues that dredging is necessary to address navigational hazards due to sand accumulation.
- An expert committee from GCZMA has recommended conducting an environmental impact assessment before, during, and after dredging.
- A site inspection was conducted on October 1, 2024, to evaluate the dredging's environmental implications.
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