ICG's Operation Olivia Protects Olive Ridley Turtles

Key Points

• 1Operation Olivia is an annual initiative of the ICG to ensure safe nesting grounds for Olive Ridley turtles.
• 2Operation Olivia is conducted from November to May.
• 3The record mass nesting occurred at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha in February 2025.
• 4Since the inception, ICG has carried out over 5,387 surface patrol sorties & 1,768 aerial surveillance missions.
• 5366 boats involved in illegal fishing were detained.
• 6ICG has worked with local fishing communities to promote Turtle Excluder Devices.
• 7ICG partners with NGOs to support sustainable fishing practices and conservation education.