Thoothukudi, March 28 -- The Tiruchendur Forest Department in the Thoothukudi district has successfully recovered around 2,000 turtle eggs from the beach, marking a positive step in the conservation of sea turtles in the region.

Olive ridley turtles, found in abundance in the Gulf of Mannar, are among the species whose numbers have been steadily declining in recent years. However, due to government awareness campaigns, there has been a slight increase in their population.

Every year, from December to March, sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, especially in the coastal areas stretching from Kanyakumari to Tiruchendur. Significant nesting sites include Manapadu, Periya Thazhi, and Kulasekarapattinam.

In a bid to protect the eggs, ...