From Odisha to Maharashtra: Olive Ridley turtle 03233 travels 3,500 km from east to west, surprising scientists

Olive Ridley turtle '03233' journeyed 3,500km from Odisha to Maharashtra. This challenges previous assumptions about turtle nesting sites. The turtle was tagged in Odisha in 2021. It was later found nesting in Guhagar. Researchers now reevaluate migration patterns. They consider population complexities and climate-driven migrations. Flipper tagging program is initiated in Maharashtra.