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# Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

The arrival of Olive Ridley turtles also plays an important role in maintaining marine ecological balance. Jellyfish feed on fish larvae, while Olive Ridley turtles consume jellyfish, thereby helping improve fish survival and maintain fish populations.
Fishing ban imposed in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary from November 1, know why

​​​Kendrapara, Oct 31: The Odisha government has imposed a fishing ban in the prohibited zone of the Gahirmatha Marine...

Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary Illegal Fishing: 7 Fishermen Arrested, 7 Trawlers Seized in Odisha
Illegal fishing in Gahirmatha, seven held

Kendrapara, Oct 5: At least seven fishermen were arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing inside the Gahiramat...

A disturbing number of Olive Ridley sea turtle carcasses have been discovered along Habalikhati beach within the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, one of the world’s largest nesting sites for this endangered species, during the ongoing nesting season.
Olive Ridley Turtle deaths rise due to illegal fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

Bhitarkanika, Mar 11: A disturbing number of Olive Ridley sea turtle carcasses have been discovered along Habalikhati be...

Olive Ridley Turtle Zone
Odisha Forest officials arrest 34 fishermen for illegal fishing in Olive Ridley Turtle Zone

Kendrapara, Dec 8: Odisha forest officials apprehended 34 fishermen and seized two trawlers operating illegally within t...

A forest patrol team from the Barunei Forest Section in Kendrapara conducted a midnight raid and arrested eight fishermen for illegally fishing in the restricted zone of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, which is home to the world's largest rookery of Olive Ridley sea turtles.
Eight fishermen arrested for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

Kendrapara, Nov 21: A forest patrol team from the Barunei Forest Section in Kendrapara conducted a midnight raid and arr...

In a major crackdown on illegal fishing activities, the Forest Department arrested 16 fishermen on Thursday for allegedly violating sanctuary rules by fishing within the prohibited turtle congregation zone of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Kendrapara district.
16 fishermen arrested for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

Kendrapara, Nov 7: In a major crackdown on illegal fishing activities, the Forest Department arrested 16 fishermen on Th...