Odisha imposes seven-month fishing ban at Gahirmatha to protect Olive Ridley turtles

Kendrapada, Oct 30 (UNI) In a significant step towards marine wildlife conservation, the Odisha Government is set to impose a seven-month fishing ban in and around the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary from November 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027 to protect the endangered Olive Ridleys. The move aims to provide a safe and undisturbed environment for endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles during their annual mass-nesting season. The Marine Fisheries Department will enforce a seven-month prohibition on fishing activities in the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary and its adjoining coastal waters, extending up to 20 km into the Bay of Bengal off the Kendrapada…