New Delhi, April 16 -- Rising global temperatures mean that more female Olive Ridley turtles are hatching in Odisha's famous Rushikulya rookery, a new report by non-profit Dakshin Foundation has warned.

This raises questions about the long-term viability of the population, the report, titled Monitoring Sea Turtles in India 2008-2024 noted.

Rushikulya, located on the mouth of the Rushikulya river in Odisha's Ganjam district, contributes significantly towards 'hatchling recruitment' as it is one of the largest mass nesting rookeries in India.

"Over the last 15 years, we have been monitoring nest temperatures and hatchling sex ratios at the Rushikulya rookery. Determining hatchling sex through gonad histology helps monitor the primary sex...