Archive · 20 May 2025
Coast Guard's 'Operation Olivia' Aids Record Turtle Nesting
The Indian Coast Guard runs an operation called 'Operation Olivia' every year to help protect Olive Ridley sea turtles.
These turtles come to beaches to lay their eggs.
The Coast Guard patrols the area and catches boats that might be fishing illegally and harming the turtles.
This year, over 6.98 lakh turtles nested successfully at Rushikulya, which is a record.
The Coast Guard works with local groups to teach fishermen how to fish in a way that doesn't hurt the turtles, making the beaches safer for these turtles.
This successful nesting season shows how important it is to keep protecting these turtles.
Operation Olivia is an annual conservation effort by the Indian Coast Guard.
The operation runs from November to May, focusing on protecting Olive Ridley turtles.
Over 6.98 lakh turtles nested at Rushikulya river mouth, a record.
Coast Guard conducted extensive patrols, including surface and aerial surveillance.
366 vessels were detained for illegal fishing during the operation.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
- What
- Operation Olivia facilitated safe nesting for Olive Ridley turtles.
- When
- From November to May annually.
- Where
- Gahirmatha beach in Kendrapada district and Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district.
- Why
- To protect endangered Olive Ridley turtles during nesting season.
- Operation Name
- Operation Olivia
- Turtle Species
- Olive Ridley turtles
- Nesting Locations
- Gahirmatha beach, Rushikulya river mouth
- Patrol Sorties
- 5,387 surface, 1,768 aerial
- Vessels Detained
- 366
- Annual Nesting at Gahirmatha
- Around 8 lakh turtles
- Nesting at Rushikulya
- Over 6.98 lakh turtles