Olive Ridley Turtles Begin Mass Mating in Odisha

Every year, thousands of olive ridley turtles come to the coast of Odisha, India, to mate and lay eggs.

This year, the turtles have started their mating season, which will last until the end of January.

After mating, the female turtles will lay their eggs on the beach, and the baby turtles will hatch after about 45 to 60 days.

To protect the turtles, the government has banned fishing in certain areas until May 31, 2026.

This helps keep the turtles safe while they are mating and laying eggs.

Scientists are also tracking some of the turtles using special devices to learn more about their journey.