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GAHIRMATHA BEACH, MAY 19 (UNI):- In a major boost to marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard’s annual mission ‘Operation Olivia’ helped to protect a record of over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha. Conducted annually from November to May, Operation Olivia is an important initiative of the ICG aimed at ensuring safe nesting grounds for Olive Ridley turtles particularly at Gahirmatha Beach and surrounding coastal areas of Odisha, which see the arrival of over eight lakh turtles each year.UNI PHOTO-21U