💨 Abstract

Tamil Nadu has achieved a significant milestone in sea turtle conservation by collecting over three lakh Olive Ridley eggs and recording more than 2.49 lakh hatchlings this year. Despite a devastating start with over 1,000 turtle deaths due to bottom trawling, the state swiftly set up protection measures, engaged with fishermen, and enforced fishing bans. Over 60 hatcheries and 200 forest department staff actively managed the eggs' safety.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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