Turtle boom at Goa's four nesting sites brings cheer
Feb 20, 2024Goa's Olive Ridley turtle conservation programme is witnessing a boom with 135 flippered visitors at Morjim, Mandrem, Agonda, and Galgibaga beaches. Forest department officials are excited about another record season at Pernem beaches despite the delayed start. The conservation programme has been fostered by dedicated forest guards for over two-and-a-half decades. The last two seasons have seen unusual arrival patterns.
Lantern festival at Morjim beach, a turtle nesting site, kicks up stir
May 23, 2024A lantern festival at Morjim beach near a turtle nesting site is causing concern due to potential fire hazards and impact on marine wildlife. Organizers of Glowfest claim to have conducted an environmental study, stating that the lanterns will sink harmlessly into the sand before reaching the turtles or small fish.
Harvest is plenty, labourers few: This yr, bumper jackfruit crop stays on tall trees
Jun 23, 2024
Along the Zuari, villagers worship the crocodile
Feb 12, 2024Farmers in Panaji gathered along the Zuari River and Cumbharjua canal to participate in the age-old ritual of 'Mannge thapnni', which involves sculpting a mugger crocodile out of mud and performing a puja. This tradition serves as a reminder of the coexistence between humans and the mugger crocodile, a species that is facing neglect and habitat encroachment in Goa.
1,000 indigenous fishes introduced into river Valvanti to enhance popn, help eco balance
Mar 19, 20241,000 SIFs released in River Valvanti by ICAR-CCARI. Keri sarpanch, officials, fishermen witnessed the release. Conservation efforts during International Day of Action for Rivers. Importance of SIFs breeding and need for conservation highlighted.
Depths of Goa’s maritime history being plumbed, timeless treasures emerge
Jun 17, 2024State’s natural harbours helped to establish profitable trade links to far-off lands from ancient times
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