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Death of olive ridley sea turtle in Visakhapatnam sea beach

January 05, 2026

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Visakhapatnam’s beaches And Sea turtles

This year’s nesting season of Olive Ridley sea turtles is in full swing on Visakhapatnam’s beaches.

Death of sea turtles

However, the discovery of turtle carcasses on the shore has alarmed wildlife enthusiasts and conversationalists.


On Sunday morning, the carcasses of three large Olive Ridley turtles washed ashore on the Muthyalammapalem, Thantadi, and Rajanapalem beaches.

Olive Ridley Turtles

Olive Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) is the second-smallest and most abundant sea turtle globally.
They are known for unique arribadas (synchronised mass nestings), where thousands of females come together on the same beach to lay eggs


Physical Characteristics

Males and females grow to the same size, but females have a slightly more rounded carapace.
The carapace is heart-shaped and rounded, giving it the common name “olive ridley.”
Hatchlings are dark grey, appearing black when wet.

Distribution

They are found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and warm areas of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Gahirmatha Beach of Odisha (India) is the most significant breeding ground for these turtles.


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