Compliance report by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) in the matter of Goa Paryavaran Savakshan Sangharsh Samitee Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others dated June 12, 2023. The GCZMA report was in compliance with the National Green Tribunal order, May 12, 2023, whereby GCZMA was directed …
Officials of the Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs at the Anna international terminal seized 235 live star tortoises from a 26 year-old Sri Lankan national bound for Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. C. Rajan, Commissioner of Customs (Airport), said the passenger, Mohamed Mohideen Mohamed Murshit, informed the authorities that a …
Turtle meat on sale at Bansdroni bazaar. Picture by Sanjoy Chattopadhyaya Turtle meat is being sold across the city and its adjacent areas, in violation of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The act bans slaughter, sale and consumption of the turtle, a protected species. Forest department officials said there were …
For the average Indian, Tata stands for ethics, responsibility and environmental consciousness. As a corporate, Tata Steel boasts of a stringent code of environmental conduct. However, there are paradoxes galore in Tata's social and environmental record, including its ventures in Kalinga Nagar, Singur, Sukhinda, Mithapur and Bhopal. The port at …
Olive ridley turtles breeding ground needs to be protected. War clouds are gathering in intensity over the Tatas' Dhamra deepwater port in Orissa -- a joint venture between Tata Steel and L&T.; Construction is proceeding despite concerns voiced by environmental groups which have been fighting to save the day for …
Biologists have identified a soft-shell giant turtle of cultural significance in northern Vietnam that was believed to be extinct in the wild, researchers said on Thursday. After three years of searching, Asian turtle experts found, photographed and identified the turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), the only known living such specimen, in a …
Researchers from Cleveland metroparks zoo have discovered a rare giant turtle in northern Vietnam. Swinhoe's soft-shell turtle was previously thought to be extinct in the wild. Three other turtles of the species are in captivity, said experts from the zoo. "This is one of those mythical species that people always …
Gazans Eat Endangered Turtle "As Good As Viagra" GAZA STRIP: April 7, 2008 GAZA - A rare giant sea turtle caught on a beach near Gaza City was slaughtered and eaten by Palestinian fishermen who said its blood was an aphrodisiac, among other therapeutic qualities. As the turtle's throat was …
In a bid to save the endangered Olive Ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) of Orissa and Gujarat from extinction, Turtle Ltd, a leading menswear brand has decided to undertake a conservation project aimed at protecting the animals. Undertaken in some of the known mass nesting sites of these the animals such …
Due to the uncontrolled human activities along the sandy beaches of St Martin's Island, the yearly arrival of turtles on the island for laying eggs has reduced significantly. Besides, pariah dogs that roam the beaches in search of turtle eggs are also contributing to diminishing the turtles' visits on the …
Priyadarshini Paitandy takes a long walk on the Panaiyur beach after sundown to watch turtles A rare sight A turtle laying eggs, a hatchling and a turtle returning to the sea after laying eggs We drove down a narrow, dusty path that leads to the Panaiyur beach. Once we alighted …
As secretary, Wildlife Society of Orissa, Mohanty has been instrumental in turtle conservation efforts in the state and neighbouring areas. The gradual shrinkage of freshwater and marine turtle population in India has been a major cause for concern for wildlife activists like Biswajit Mohanty. As secretary, Wildlife Society of Orissa, …
As many as 1,000 star green-coloured turtles worth Rs 5.5 lakh were recovered by Customs officials at Bangalore airport on Sunday and one person arrested in this connection. He has been identified as Jameel, a resident of Chennai. Officials recovered 500 golden parrot, snake fishes and 1,000 star green-coloured turtles. …
After a year's gap, Olive Ridley turtles have started mass-nesting at the Rushikulya rookery in Orissa's Ganjam district. On Tuesday night, around 15,000 turtles reached the beach. Their number grew to around 35,000 by Wednesday night, said A.K. Jena, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Berhampur. He expects more turtles to come …
We write to thank The Hindu for the timely and well-informed editorial on the future of the Olive Ridley (March 3). Sea turtles are believed to have evolved at least 200 million years ago and the Olive Ridley has found mention in the Sangam literature (400 AD). But in recent …
Endangered sea turtles such as the Olive Ridley have inspired campaigns to save the seas, sandy beaches, and dunes. To save turtles is to save an entire ecosystem. But this protected mascot species faces a rising threat from avoidable coastal development, the planting of exotic trees, and the illumination of …
>> Mali's government has ordered the closure of 104 refined cooking oil factories across the country after an investigation revealed most of them don't have necessary equipment to produce safely-refined cooking oil. Most of the cooking oil contain gossypol, a toxic substance naturally produced by cotton plants, which causes sterility, …
The turtle population of India is under threat because Bengal will not stop consumption of turtle meat. The charge was levelled at a meet by officials of the Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) on Tuesday. "Freshwater turtles have become extinct in Bengal in the past 10 years. Now, every turtle …
The Costa Rican government has directed the protection of beachfront land in the province of Gunacaste, which holds nesting sites of critically endangered leatherback sea turtles, now numbering below 100. President Oscar Arias has signed legislation and asked the Ministry of Environment and Energy to begin administrative procedures to protect …
where do green sea turtles disappear soon after they are born? This question has been cause for scientific curiosity for long. New study from the us suggests the turtles spend their early period in the open ocean, feeding on jellyfish. The turtles (Chelonia mydas) had been thought to be vegetarians. …
