Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation
Olive Ridley Turtles were pronounced endangered a long time back and in Gaonkhadi, Turtle conservation project started from year 2017. During December to March, many Olive Ridley turtles come to the western coasts of Maharashtra and lay their eggs. These eggs are then guarded by a group of volunteers against predators and poachers. Eggs naturally hatched within 50 - 60 days and the hatchlings will....
Olive Ridley Turtles were pronounced endangered a long time back and in Gaonkhadi, Turtle conservation project started from year 2017. During December to March, many Olive Ridley turtles come to the western coasts of Maharashtra and lay their eggs. These eggs are then guarded by a group of volunteers against predators and poachers. Eggs naturally hatched within 50 - 60 days and the hatchlings will then be released to the sea. Previously they were either sold in the markets or were destroyed by dogs, but now these conversation efforts helped the rise of the Ridley family. And in this regard, the Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation festival is celebrated with great vigour.
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Activities
- Observe the Olive ridleys laying eggs
- Help the volunteers to
release hatchlings into the sea.
- Also, tourists can see different species of turtles.
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Organized By
Maharashtra Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra
Pradeep Dingankar
Gaonkhadi, Taluka / District - Ratnagiri
8329729399
pradeep[dot]dingankar7[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Chipi,
which is 180 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Ratnagiri,
which is 30 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Ratnagiri,
which is 35KMs away.
