Indian Beaches Where Olive Ridleys Are Found

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India boosts several famous beaches as nesting grounds for olive ridley sea turtles 

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Here are five famous beaches where olive ridleys are found 

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Morjim beach in Goa, also known as turtle beach, is a nesting and hatching habitat for olive ridleys 

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Gahirmatha beach, located within the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, is famous for being the world's largest nesting ground for olive ridleys

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Versova Beach in Mumbai is also known for being a nesting ground for these sea turtles

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Velas Beach, located in the small village of Velas in Maharashtra, is known for being a nesting ground for thousands of olive ridleys each year

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Rushikulya Beach in Odisha is a major nesting site for endangered olive ridleys, where thousands of female turtles come together to lay eggs

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