CANACONA: Although not a single Olive Ridley turtle has arrived at Galgibaga yet, two turtles eggs were spotted at Agonda beach a few days ago. Despite Galgibaga being a reserved nesting zone for Ridleys, Agonda was the most visited beach by turtles last year, as 68 turtles had laid more than 7,000 eggs at that beach.
Last year, 30 Ridleys laid eggs at Galgibaga and hatchlings from 24 nests were released into the sea. The total number of turtles visiting both the beaches was almost 100 last year. While the entire Galagibaga beach is reserved for the turtle conservation programmes, some part of Agonda is notified as well.
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Around 3,000 sq meters of land has been demarcated by the Forest Department for the conservation programme at Galagibaga and watch towers are erected on both the beaches every year. The department deploys eight guards to oversee the nests.
Turtle conservation center at Galagibaga informed that if the turtles arrive at any other beach in South Goa and lay eggs, those eggs are moved to Galgibaga for better safety.
