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May 19, 2025 1:47 PM

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Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’ shields 8-lakh olive Ridley turtles on Odisha’s Gahirmatha coast

The Indian Coast Guard is protecting the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles under Operation Olivia and preserving the nation’s rich maritime ecosystem. In a statement, the Indian Coast Guard said, the country’s eastern coastline, particularly Gahirmatha Beach, Odisha, serves as a vital nesting ground for Olive Ridley Turtles, with over eight lakh turtles arriving annually.