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Turtle Migration

April 29 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 85 0

Olive Ridley turtle from Tamil Nadu has migrated towards the Sri Lanka Dome.
The turtles were tagged and released off the Chennai coast under a satellite telemetry study.
The study is conducted with the Wildlife Institute of India to track migration, nesting, and movement patterns.
The Sri Lanka Dome is a seasonal upwelling zone that brings nutrient-rich waters, attracting plankton, fish, whales, and turtles.
It forms from May, peaks in July, and declines by September, making it a key feeding hotspot in the Indian Ocean.