"Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nesting Site," Panjim , 59 min (28.4 km) via NH 66(from Panjim)
Once every year, the Olive Ridley Turtles found off Goa’s coast, head to the shore for nesting.
Morjim,Galgibag and Agonda beaches see the most nestings.
The turtles lay hundreds of eggs.
On hatching, the hatchlings head back to sea.
The entire process takes place under the careful watch of conservationists who ensure no one can cause the turtles any harm.
Do try and catch this spectacle unfold the next time you are in Goa.
The beaches of Agonda and Galjibag in Canancona taluka witnessed encouraging number of Olive Ridley turtles being hatched and left back in the sea.
As per figures, both turtle nesting sites witnessed birth of 822 turtles, which were later released in the sea by forest department.
For the current season, Galjibag saw the presence of 6 nests,which laid 680 eggs, of which 477 were hatched and released in the water while 203 were destroyed.
Similarly, in Agonda around 706 eggs were laid from 7 nests of which 344 were hatched and 361 were destroyed.
The state forest official said that at Agonda, hatching took a little more time.
“At Morjim, the third protected turtle nesting site, received very poor response basically due to tourism activities,”
Increasing temperature and pre-monsoon showers were yet another reason for slow nesting and destruction of huge number of eggs.
Since last three years, the turtle conservation in the State had suffered a setback as only three nestings were reported in 2008-09, while 5-6 in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
The department, last season had released 174 hatchlings, 134 in Agonda while 80 at Galjibaga.
According to the Forest Department data in 2006-07, 20 nestswere reported at Agonda (5) and Galjibaga (15) which laid 1534 eggs of which 1328 were hatched and released in the water.
In 2007-08, 14 were reported where Agonda appeared to be a much-sought after destination as ten nesting’s were reported while Galgibaga had half the number.
Around 1026 eggs were laid of which 896 were hatched and released.
The Goa state Forest Policy has given special attention to these turtle nesting sites in the state. “Turtle nesting sites should be protected and interference from the mankind should be minimized,” .The current Costal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification issued earlier this year had also laid emphasis on conservation and protection of these animals.Entrance Fee : No Entry Fee
Visiting Time : All Days of the Week 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Duration of Visit : 2 to 3 hours
Once every year, the Olive Ridley Turtles found off Goa’s coast, head to the shore for nesting.
Morjim,Galgibag and Agonda beaches see the most nestings.
The turtles lay hundreds of eggs.
On hatching, the hatchlings head back to sea.
The entire process takes place under the careful watch of conservationists who ensure no one can cause the turtles any harm.
Do try and catch this spectacle unfold the next time you are in Goa.
The beaches of Agonda and Galjibag in Canancona taluka witnessed encouraging number of Olive Ridley turtles being hatched and left back in the sea.
As per figures, both turtle nesting sites witnessed birth of 822 turtles, which were later released in the sea by forest department.
For the current season, Galjibag saw the presence of 6 nests,which laid 680 eggs, of which 477 were hatched and released in the water while 203 were destroyed.
Similarly, in Agonda around 706 eggs were laid from 7 nests of which 344 were hatched and 361 were destroyed.
The state forest official said that at Agonda, hatching took a little more time.
“At Morjim, the third protected turtle nesting site, received very poor response basically due to tourism activities,”
Increasing temperature and pre-monsoon showers were yet another reason for slow nesting and destruction of huge number of eggs.
Since last three years, the turtle conservation in the State had suffered a setback as only three nestings were reported in 2008-09, while 5-6 in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
The department, last season had released 174 hatchlings, 134 in Agonda while 80 at Galjibaga.
According to the Forest Department data in 2006-07, 20 nestswere reported at Agonda (5) and Galjibaga (15) which laid 1534 eggs of which 1328 were hatched and released in the water.
In 2007-08, 14 were reported where Agonda appeared to be a much-sought after destination as ten nesting’s were reported while Galgibaga had half the number.
Around 1026 eggs were laid of which 896 were hatched and released.
The Goa state Forest Policy has given special attention to these turtle nesting sites in the state. “Turtle nesting sites should be protected and interference from the mankind should be minimized,” .The current Costal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification issued earlier this year had also laid emphasis on conservation and protection of these animals.Entrance Fee : No Entry Fee
Visiting Time : All Days of the Week 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Duration of Visit : 2 to 3 hours
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