Lepidochelys olivacea nesting declines in Andhra Pradesh
In comparison to previous years, the breeding activity of Olive Ridley turtles have come down drastically this year. Last year 52,000 eggs were laid and the season commenced from January where as this year the turtles started laying eggs in February only. So far a total of 24,918 eggs were laid by the sea turtles.As many as 144 Oilve Ridley turtles were found dead this year during January and last week to February. They were killed accidentally during trawl boat and mechanised fishing.
As per rules, the fishermen are supposed to conduct fishing only beyond 8 km while using mechanised boats, because turtles are found between 3 to 8 km, from April to November, till they move towards the beach, by the end of December, for laying eggs and after March they return to the sea. Forest officers and Tree Foundation coordinator E Sandheep, hope that the egg laying season may continue till the end of April.
As per the records of Wild life Management-Tirupati circle, number of hatcheries in Sullurpet, Nellore and Kavali division have increased this year. However, the number of eggs have drastically come down in comparison with last year.
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