turtle conservation

Here’s how Asola Bhatti Sanctuary in Delhi is successfully rehabilitating turtles with over 250 residents and 20 hatchlings this season.

After 30 years, red-crowned turtles returned to the Ganga, while 3,200 hatchlings were released in Chambal — a powerful reminder that conservation works.

From remote islands to global accolades, how Satish Bhaskar’s tireless journey redefined turtle conservation in India and inspired generations to follow.

Starting as a 19-year-old volunteer, J. Vijaya exposed massive turtle poaching in India through powerful photos. Her work led to a government ban on sea turtle hunting and lasting protection policies.

Over 7 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived at Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery for mass nesting, marking a conservation success. Learn about Arribada and the efforts to protect these vulnerable marine creatures.

Besides working relentlessly to save house sparrows in eleven districts of Odisha, Rabindra Sahu is also working for the conservation of Olive Ridley turtles since 1993

"The beach is just 200 metres from my home. One day, as a child, I found the entire beach dotted with dead turtles, over 5000 or 6000 in number", says Odisha's Bichi Bhai. #Respect #RealLifeHero

"We have been using our seas and oceans like dump yards, throwing all our chemicals and garbage in it, and polluting it with gigantic amounts of plastic. At this rate, things are not going to end well for us." #Respect #RealLifeHero