BALASORE: The DRDO may be celebrating the successful trial of Agni-III missile, but the test has become a cause of concern for the State forest officials, environmentalists and wildlife lovers.
Moreover, the proposed tests of an interceptor missile, Agni-I and Agni-II this month and in March also have left them angry.
KENDRAPARA: Sporadic nesting of the Olive Ridley sea turtles started recently at the three major rookeries at Devi river mouth, Rushikulya and Gahiramatha beach, the world
Vegetated coastal ecosystems provide goods and services to billions of people. In the aftermath of a series of recent natural disasters, including the Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and Cyclone Nargis, coastal vegetation has been widely promoted for the purpose of reducing the impact of large storm surges and tsunami.
KENDRAPARA (ORISSA): Already declared a Ramsar wetland site, the Bhitakanika National Park with its rich bio-diversity and a unique eco-system is set to receive an even more exalted position being shortlisted for a World Heritage site.
At least 1,000 endangered Olive Ridley turtles have been found dead in an Orissa beach since November, a senior state wildlife official said Wednesday.
The carcasses were spotted at various places between the mouths of the Devi and Dhamra rivers under Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, one of the world's largest turtle nesting sites, in Kendrapada district, 174 km from here.
Endangered Olive Ridley turtles are not orphans at Kolavippalam beach in Kozhikode district, Kerala. A group of dedicated people make sure that eggs laid by the visitors from the sea are not taken away by humans or animals for food. They guard them till they hatch and when the hatchlings are ready to float, they release them.
Thousands of carcasses of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles are scattered along the stretch of sea beach from Dhamra to Paradip coast under Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, one of the largest rookeries for the species, in the ongoing turtle nesting season. As a result, bad odour emanating from the dead turtles is creating unhygienic conditions in the beaches.
Sighting of bloated and motionless bodies of Olive Ridley sea turtles lend credence to the belief that unlawful trawling operation despite prohibition is in full swing along the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Orissa's Kendrapara district.
