7 fishermen held in Odisha for intruding into turtle habitation zone
The fishermen have been sensitised on the restrictions imposed on human activities in the marine sanctuary, said Manas Das, Gahirmatha Forest Range officer.
The fishermen have been sensitised on the restrictions imposed on human activities in the marine sanctuary, said Manas Das, Gahirmatha Forest Range officer.
There is a ban on sea fishing activity within 20 km of the coast at the river mouths of Dhamara, Devi and Rusikulya in view of the nesting season of Olive ridley sea turtles.