Can These Prehistoric Sea Creatures Survive Climate Change? By Manipadma Jena Copyright © IPS - Inter Press Service --

While a rise in temperature brings an uncertain future for the olive ridley sea turtles, the efforts of international conservation organizations that ban the trade in turtle meat, leather, and shells; the Indian government; coast guards; and village volunteers, including fishermen, have made a huge difference in ensuring their continued existence. Even young village children are eager to do their bit to make sure the turtles survive. https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/05/can-these-prehistoric-sea-creatures-survive-climate-change/ BHUBANESWAR, India, , May 29 2025 (IPS) - In November, tens of thousands of male olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) start congregating on just five kilometers of nearshore in Odisha in eastern India. They wait for the females of the species to arrive. Copyright © IPS - Inter Press Service --