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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) is a small sea turtle, named for its olive-green shell, known for synchronized mass-nesting events called arribadas.
- What protection status does the Olive Ridley hold in India and internationally?
- What is an arribada and which beaches host it in India?
- How do Turtle Excluder Devices protect Olive Ridleys?
- How does the Olive Ridley differ from the Kemp's Ridley?

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The Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) is a small sea turtle, named for its olive-green shell, known for synchronized mass-nesting events called arribadas.

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In early 2025, more than 600,000 Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha during a single arribada, one of the largest aggregations recorded at the site by the state Forest Department.

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