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Velas Turtle Festival Boosts Olive Ridley Recovery Efforts

11/29/2025

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Olive ridley sea turtles are recovering in Velas, India, thanks to conservation efforts like the Velas Turtle Festival.
Protective measures, including fishing bans and habitat preservation, have driven nests from about 100,000 to a million.
Conservationist Kartik Shanker warns that increasing turtle populations could trigger pressure to reduce protections.
The Velas Turtle Festival, founded by Mohan Upadhye, aims to promote eco-tourism and awareness, honoring turtle advocate Satish Bhaskar.

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Olive ridley sea turtles are recovering in Velas, India, thanks to conservation efforts like the Velas Turtle Festival.
Protective measures, including fishing bans and habitat preservation, have driven nests from about 100,000 to a million.
Conservationist Kartik Shanker warns that increasing turtle populations could trigger pressure to reduce protections.
The Velas Turtle Festival, founded by Mohan Upadhye, aims to promote eco-tourism and awareness, honoring turtle advocate Satish Bhaskar.