A large number of Olive Ridley sea turtles have started arriving in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, the world’s largest rookery in Kendrapada district, for the mating season.
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The nesting site s proximity to Wheeler Island prompted the move, as the endangered turtles face threats from hunting, with their eggs and shells used for various purposes.