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A remarkable natural phenomenon unfolds along the coast of Odisha, India, particularly at the famous Rushikulya and Gahirmatha rookeries. This event is known as an arribada, a Spanish word meaning “arrival,” where thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles come ashore simultaneously to lay their eggs. During this rare spectacle, the sandy beaches transform into a bustling nesting ground as the turtles dig nests and deposit their eggs before returning to the sea. Odisha’s coastline hosts one of the largest mass nesting sites for Olive Ridley turtles in the world, making it a significant event for wildlife conservation and marine biodiversity Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Arribada at Odisha Coast: Thousands Nest Together at Rushikulya and Gahirmatha Rookeries Rare Arribada Event in Odisha: Mass Nesting
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