One endangered species of sea turtles is the Olive Ridley Turtle. They live primarily in the tropical regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, but are also sometimes found in tropical coastal areas of the Atlantic. They are relatively small by sea turtle standards, with adults weighing about 100 pounds. In the past they were one of the most abundant of sea turtles. But commercial fishing and pollution has decimated their population. Another major challenge to the Olive Ridleys is the shrinking number of beaches suitable for their nesting. A distinguishing feature of these turtles is their practice of mass nesting, when many hundreds of female turtles emerge from the water at one time and lay their eggs in sand nests, an event called the "arribadas". One of the few remaining sites where the Olive Ridleys nest is on the beaches of Orissa, found in the Indian Ocean along the Bay of Bengal. This video shows what occurs during one of these events. Watch it here Visit Turtle Treasures Gifts to find the perfect sea turtle gift for your favorite turtle lover!
