7-Month Fishing Ban in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles

7-month fishing ban in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary to protect Olive Ridley turtles

Odisha imposes 7-month fishing ban in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary (Nov 1, 2026–May 31, 2027) to protect endangered olive ridley turtles; TEDs mandatory.

Odisha Imposes 7-Month Marine Fishing Ban In Turtle Congregation Zone

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Sunday enforced a seven-month ban on fishing in the sea within 20 km of the coast around the mouths of Dhamara, Devi and Rushikulya rivers to protect Olive Ridley turtles during their annual breeding and nesting season. The ban will remain in force till May 31, 2027. The ban on sea-fishing, however, remains enforced throughout…

Olive Ridley turtle conservation: Fishing ban comes into effect along Odisha coast from today

Paradip: The ban on fishing along a stretch of the Odisha coast to safeguard Olive Ridley sea turtles comes into force from November 1. As per reports, the state government has restricted mechanised fishing boats and trawlers from venturing within 20 km of the coastline, between November 1 and May 31. Important coastal regions such […]

Seven-month fishing ban at Gahirmatha from tomorrow - OrissaPOST

Kendrapada: In a significant step towards marine wildlife conservation, the state 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 Ridley turtles. The move aims to provide a safe and undisturbed environment for endangered Olive […]