FSL-India’s role in Sea Turtle conservation – S Janardhana Maravanthe, ex-President, Maravanthe Panchayat
FSL-India has been working for the conservation of Olive Riddley and Green sea turtles, which are considered to be an endangered species. In the past, whenever the local fishermen came across the sea turtle eggs, they used to collect them, cook and eat them. They did not know the importance of conservation of the sea turtles. After the intervention of FSL-India, the fisherman community got an awareness of the need for the conservation of the sea turtles. They joined hands…
