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Olive Ridley turtle research in Odisha

Overview

Research initiatives in Odisha have focused on understanding the movement and habitat use of Olive Ridley turtles. A multi-year study led by the Wildlife Institute of India and various partners utilized satellite telemetry and surveys to identify distinct migration patterns between males and females. Findings showed that males begin offshore migration earlier than females, with some individuals traveling distances exceeding 6,000 km.

Building on these scientific efforts, a proposal has been made to establish an international research centre at Berhampur University in the Ganjam district. This facility, a collaboration between the state Forest Department, Berhampur University, and the Zoological Survey of India, aims to further investigate migration routes, breeding behaviors, and nesting patterns to improve conservation measures for the species.

Entities

Zoological Survey of India · Odisha Wildlife Organisation · Olive Ridley turtle · Adani Foundation · Odisha

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Berhampur University to host international Olive Ridley turtle research centre

    Berhampur University in Odisha plans to establish an international research centre to study the migration, breeding, and conservation of endangered Olive Ridley turtles.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Olive Ridley turtles show distinct movement patterns in Odisha study

    A study on Olive Ridley turtles in Odisha reveals distinct migration patterns between males and females, using satellite telemetry to track movements across the Bay of Bengal.

Sources

bizrapidx.com · dinalipi.com · orissapost.com · socialnews.xyz