DIP Projects
The Call of the Coast: Olive Ridleys of Rushikulya, Odisha
Year
2026-27
City
Ganjam/ Rushikulya,
State
Odisha
Region
North India
Theme
Ecology and Environment
The report investigates the effectiveness of the conservation methods used by local initiatives in protecting Olive Ridley Arribadas in Rushikulya We also observed the nesting and relocation process of the turtle eggs with the researchers at Dakshin during the night walk The major threats that nesting face are natural disasters (such as cyclones), beach instability, light, noise, human interaction and fishing activity.
Faculty Mentor
Group Members
Sai Belsare (Group Representative), Pratishtha Agarwal (Co GR), Sara Mohanty, Payal Singh, Shivanya Agrawal, Rouchelle Philip, Lavanya Kukreja, Aneri Gandhi, Siyona Gupta, Aliza Azhar, Yashika Seth, Sinchana Naik, Hiya Rakholia, Sheryyn
