Goa, May 25 -- Unseasonal heavy rainfall has disrupted the crucial hatching period of olive ridley turtle eggs at Agonda beach in South Goa, sparking concern among conservationists and forest officials. The rainy weather has interfered with the warm and sunny conditions required for proper incubation, leaving the fate of 219 eggs in three remaining nests uncertain.

Despite this weather-related setback, Agonda's conservation efforts have seen considerable success this season, with over 6,100 hatchlings released from a total of 14,483 eggs. At the nearby Galgibaga hatchery, 3,584 hatchlings were safely released from 4,603 eggs, further highlighting the region's commitment to protecting these vulnerable marine species.

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