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Hundreds of dead sea turtles are washing ashore on India's coast

  • Over 400 endangered sea turtles have washed ashore on India's east coast near Chennai in the last two weeks, marking the highest number seen in over two decades.
  • In a typical year, between 100 to 200 adult turtle deaths are expected, but over 200 have already been reported this year in just over two weeks.
  • Environmentalists and officials are raising awareness among fishers to release caught turtles and monitor fishing activities to prevent further deaths.
  • Olive Ridley turtles are important for marine ecosystems and face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and fishing nets, as stated by Shantanu Kalambi, a marine veterinary specialist.
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