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CONSERVATION OF SEA TURTLES
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024- 1,986 nests, 2.29 lakh eggs, 1.91 lakh hatchlings: IFS officer shares how Tamil Nadu's Marine Elite Force is protecting an ancient journey
- A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for it
- How an IIT grad became 'Turtle Walker': Walked 4000 km of India's coastline to map sea turtle nesting sites without even a GPSOn World Environment Day 2026, it is only rightful to remember Satish Bhaskar who dedicated decades of his life to understanding and protec...05 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...30 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- How Do Sea Turtles Navigate Back to the Exact Beach They Were Born On?Sea turtles undertake incredible journeys, returning to their birth beaches after decades. Scientists believe they use Earth's magnetic fie...03 Mar, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Not All Species Are Declining: Turtles and Tigers Are Beating the OddsNature is showing signs of recovery in protected areas. Sea turtles are returning to nesting beaches, and tiger populations are increasing ...07 Feb, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Tunisian rehab barge offers hope for vulnerable sea turtlesOn a barge off Tunisia's Kerkennah Islands, students watch as Besma, a recovering loggerhead sea turtle, returns to the sea. This unique fl...12 Jan, 2025, 08.00 AM IST
- Indian Coast Guard engage aircraft in 'Operation Oliva'In joint coordination with the state forest department, the turtle conservation programme is in full swing to keep watch and vigil on illeg...13 Dec, 2020, 12.16 PM IST
- Odisha gears up for nesting season of Olive Ridley turtlesThe preparations for safe nesting of the rare marine species have been reviewed by the government officials and the departments of forest, ...23 Oct, 2017, 11.07 AM IST
- Students clean Odisha beach to facilitate mass nesting of turtlesSchoolchildren cleaned about 4km-long beach from Gokharakuda to Podampeta in Odisha - the famous mass nesting site for the endangered Olive...15 Feb, 2016, 09.27 PM IST
- Young turtles in safe hands on southern coastYoung turtles nesting on the beaches of Tuticorin, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts needn't fear about predators as local fishermen an...05 Jun, 2014, 05.28 AM IST
- Over 20,000 hatchlings make it to the seaVolunteers from Student Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) and forest department staff have found and relocated more than 350 turtle n...28 Apr, 2014, 05.50 AM IST
- Forest dept on turtle trail, to save RidleysThey have been visiting Chennai’s coast for more than 110 million years, but they’re making new friends this time. Endangered Olive Ridley ...29 Jan, 2014, 06.28 AM IST
- Over 1,30,000 people call for justice after murder of Costa Rican turtle defenderMore than 130,000 individuals from 150 nations have signed a petition to Costa Rican embassies and consulates calling for the arrest and co...31 Jul, 2013, 06.02 PM IST
- More turtles visit Chennai beach for nestingAfter a drop in the number of nests in 2012, Olive Ridley turtles seem to have made an impressive comeback this year.11 Mar, 2013, 02.36 AM IST
- Marine National Park to host national workshop on turtlesThe two-day fifth annual Turtle Action Group Workshop will be hosted by Marine National Park (MNP) from January 12 in Jamnagar.12 Jan, 2013, 04.14 AM IST
- Rare turtles released into seaThe forest department with the help of local wildlife conservationists released Olive Ridley Turtles and Green Sea Turtles into the sea nea...14 Oct, 2012, 10.57 PM IST
- Foresters to study coastline for turtle protection planThe Tamil Nadu forest department will take up a survey of the state’s coastline from January to draw up a plan for the conservation of sea ...26 Sep, 2012, 04.02 AM IST
- Turtle Walk stretches to MahabsThe forest department will extend 'Turtle Walk', the programme to save eggs and hatchlings of turtles that come to nest on Chennai's beache...24 Apr, 2008, 09.00 AM IST
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