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Maharashtra: Targeted measures could reduce turtle mortality
Updated On: 04 June, 2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
A study shows distribution of sea turtle mortality hotspots along the Maharashtra coast
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The forest department release a turtle that was rescued after it got stranded
Even as authorities are successful in rescuing stranded sea turtles in over 54 per cent of the instances, targeted mitigation measures may help to reduce turtle mortality along the Maharashtra coast, a study has recommended. A study mapping the distribution and magnitude of sea turtle mortality hotspots along the Maharashtra coast has been published in the open-access biological science journal Hamadryad. The study highlights the fact that both natural calamities and human-induced activities contribute to sea turtle deaths. By distinguishing between these causes, the research underscores the necessity for targeted mitigation measures.
Researchers Prachi Hatkar, Priyamvada Bagaria, Dinesh Vinherkar, Sagar Patel, and the late Dhaval Kansara identified critical hotspots and seasonal patterns, providing vital insights for conservation efforts. The Wildlife Protection Act`s Schedule I gives sea turtles the highest level of protection available in India. The research looked at data from 1982 to 2021 and found that 510 sea turtle strandings had been reported on the west coast of Maharashtra. Researchers were able to identify spatiotemporal patterns and comprehend the mechanisms influencing turtle mortality as a result of this comprehensive data collection.
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