The much-awaited mass nesting of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles commenced at Nasi-ll beach within the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary since Sunday night as more than 10,000 female Olive Ridley sea turtles laid eggs, said Ranger Debashis Bhoi.
The golden beach of Nasi II is said to be largest rookery of the species. The forest personnel have also taken all the precautionary measures to provide a congenial atmosphere for the Olive Ridley sea turtles to come en masse to the golden beach for laying eggs.
In last 24 hours, more than 10 ,000 female Olice Ridley sea turtles laid eggs at Nasi-II beach. It will continue for another five to six days, said sources, adding the forest personnel have made 24 segments at Nasi-II for counting turtle nests.