MARGAO, March 31 -- Team Herald

An independent study has highlighted a positive trend in the increase of Olive Ridley turtle egg counts at Agonda and Galgibag beaches, despite human activities pertaining to tourism.

A study carried out by Sayali Krishnanand Gaunkar, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem has recorded the data on the nesting activity of Olive Ridley turtles at Agonda and Galgibag beaches in South Goa from 2020 to 2025 (till date).

The recorded egg counts indicate a consistent increase at Agonda, with the Agonda-to-Galgibag ratio rising from approximately 1.2-2:1 in 2020 to 4.1:1 in 2024.

In 2024, Agonda recorded 18,011 eggs, while Galgibag recorded 4,369 eggs. The 202...