Duration: November 1 – May 31
Sanctuary Area: 1,435 sq km (Hukitola to Dhamra)
Declared as Marine Sanctuary: 1997
World’s Largest Olive Ridley Rookery: Gahirmatha
Egg-Laying in 2025: Over 6.06 lakh turtles
Protection Camps: 14 (including 4 offshore)
Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs): Mandatory for trawlers
The Gahirmatha initiative remains a model for marine wildlife protection , demonstrating how strong conservation measures can safeguard endangered species while promoting long-term ecological balance.
Month: Current Affairs - November 01, 2025
Category: Environmental Conservation