In the prominent turtle nesting grounds in Odisha — Gahirmatha wildlife and marine sanctuary in Kendrapara district and another on the sea beach near the mouth of river Rusikulya in southern Ganjam district have witnessed the hatching of more than 7 million baby Olive Ridley sea turtles this year.
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