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Ten AP Fishers Arrested in Gahirmatha Sanctuary
Ten fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were caught and arrested for fishing in a protected area in Odisha called Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary.
This place is very important because it's where Olive Ridley sea turtles come to lay their eggs.
The government has a rule that says no fishing is allowed in this area for seven months to keep the turtles safe.
The fishermen were using boats and nets, which can hurt or even kill the turtles.
The forest officials took away their fishing equipment and sent them to jail.
This has happened to many other fishermen too, as the government is trying hard to protect these special turtles.
Ten marine fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were arrested for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, Odisha.
The fishermen were using trawls and fishing implements in prohibited sanctuary areas.
The arrested fishermen were remanded to judicial custody under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
A total of 367 fishermen have been arrested since November for intruding into the marine sanctuary.
The state government has imposed a seven-month fishing ban to protect Olive Ridley sea turtles during their mass nesting season.
- Who
- Ten marine fishermen from Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Arrested for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
- Where
- Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, Kendrapara District, Odisha
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To protect Olive Ridley sea turtles during their mass nesting season
Fishermen's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Fishing Ban
Fishermen's Perspective
Fishermen may argue that the ban affects their livelihood and that they need to fish to support their families.
Government's Perspective
The government emphasizes the need to protect the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles during their nesting season.
Key facts
- Number of Fishers Arrested
- 10
- Location of Arrest
- Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, Kendrapara District, Odisha
- Origin of Fishers
- Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh
- Total Arrests Since November
- 367
- Total Vessels Seized
- Around a dozen
- Fishing Ban Duration
- 7 months (1 November to 31 May)
- Protected Species
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtles
- Mass Nesting Season
- March 2025
Quotes
Forest officials
Representatives of the forest department
“With the latest interception, 367 marine fishermen have so far been arrested for acts of intrusion into the marine sanctuary as the forest department is intent on ensuring the safety of Olive Ridley sea turtles.”
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“Two fishing vessels had trespassed into prohibited sanctuary corridors contravening the provisions of Wildlife Protection Act, Orissa Marine fishing Regulation Act and mandatory rules of marine sanctuary.”
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Forest personnel
Members of the forest department
“The species, accorded as schedule-1 animal under the Wildlife Protection Act for its highly threatened status, get entangled in the nets for prolonged periods and die of asphyxiation. The turtles also perish in large numbers after getting hit by the fast-moving propeller of the fishing trawlers.”
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Sources
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