Indian Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’ protects 6.98 lakh Olive ridley turtles in Odisha

National desk:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), under its mission Operation Olivia in Odisha, has successfully protected over six lakh Olive Ridley turtles. The ICG adopted a diverse approach, involving Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the initiative as well.

In a statement released on Monday, the ICG said, “In a major boost to marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard’s annual mission Operation Olivia helped protect a record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles that nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha during February 2025.”