Andhra Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Odisha's Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were caught and arrested for fishing illegally in a protected marine sanctuary in Odisha, India.

They were using a trawler and special fishing tools.

This is part of a larger effort to protect endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles that nest in the area during this time of year.

The fishermen were taken to court and their boat and tools were taken away.