Coast of Orissa: Largest mass nesting site for olive ridley. - Environmental ecology and Climate Change
Q. Consider the following statements related to Olive ridley.
1. The olive ridley sea turtle are found in warm and tropical waters.
2. The coast of Orissa in India is the largest mass nesting site for the olive ridley.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 10 Jun 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
The olive ridley sea turtle are found in warm and tropical waters primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The Gahirmatha Beach in Odisha which is now a part of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, is the largest breeding ground for these turtles followed by the coasts of Mexico and Costa Rica.
