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With reference to 'Operation Olivia', which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. It is an initiative of Indian coast Guards to protect Olive Ridley turtles along the coast of Odisha.
2. Operation Olivia is carried out during the month of August which is the nesting time of Olive Ridley turtles.
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Operation Olivia was initiated by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in the early 1980s. Its primary objective is to protect Olive Ridley turtles as they congregate along the Odisha coast for breeding and nesting. The Coast Guard utilizes ships and aircraft to enforce fishing regulations and prevent turtle mortality caused by trawlers.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Operation Olivia is conducted annually from November to May, matching the nesting cycle of the turtles. Mass nesting (Arribada) typically occurs between January and March at sites like Gahirmatha, Devi River mouth, and Rushikulya. August is not the nesting season for Olive Ridleys in this region.
Olive Ridley turtles are classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and are protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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