Ramesh, Dr. Devaraj Asir, Muthukrishnan, Dr. L., Dhivya, Ms. S.
In general, the survival of sea turtle has been threatened by loss of their habitat. It is widely observed that, the turtle population and its nesting beaches are declining due to sea level rise and urbanisation activities. In India, turtles have been protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Turtle Nesting Grounds have been classified as Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification (CRZ 2019) and the activities in turtle nesting area have been prohibited and regulated. Public participation is a crucial element in environmental...
In general, the survival of sea turtle has been threatened by loss of their habitat. It is widely observed that, the turtle population and its nesting...