
74 baby Olive Ridley turtles safely released into sea
The Hindu
Four more hatcheries under protection in Kodi
As many as 74 baby Olive Ridley turtles were safely released into the sea on Kodi Beach in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district on Thursday night.
The Forest Department, along with members of FSL India and Reef Watch Marine Conservation, and local fishermen, were, for the last 55 days, protecting a hatchery of Oliver Ridley turtles near the Kodi Lighthouse. They were keeping a close watch on the hatchery all through the day and night during the period.
At around 9.45 p.m., baby turtles started to emerge from the sand pits of this hatchery. It took nearly two hours for them to move towards the sea.
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