TNPSC Thervupettagam

Telemetry study on Olive ridley turtles

September 3 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 40 0
  • Tamil Nadu has announced a two-year telemetry study, from 2025 to 2027.
  • It aims to track the movements of Olive Ridley turtles along its coastline using satellite and flipper tagging.
  • The initiative aims to identify near-shore hotspots, migratory routes, and entanglement-prone fishing areas.
  • Results will provide science-backed strategies to reduce fishing-related mortality.

 

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