Poinguinim: The destruction of the beach of Galgibaga caused by the impact of climate change partly affects the nesting site for Ridley’s olive turtles there.
Environmental lovers are now hoping that the October coastal rejuvenation can develop sand for the nest of visible visitors.
Hurricane Cyclone Vayu in 2019 and Tauktae in mid-May this year has flattened the beach – the site of the turtle here is the two canaca talaca after Agonda – and opened direct access to the Galgibaga River.
Some trees and vegetation lined up the southern tip of the nesting site is removed.
Olive Ridley turtles usually visit Sandier stretches to lay eggs to the north side.
“Large amounts of trees have been revoked and the edge of the sandbound where the turtle is badly damaged,” said F M Tonef, a senior geography and environment explaining the level of erosion to the tortoise nesting sites.
“We must have a plan to minimize the effects of climate change in turtles.” Turtle tends to have a problem of negotiating the coast.
Previously, higher events of egg laying activities were reported in Galgibaga, but in recent years, more nests were recorded in Agonda to the north.
Speaking to Ti, the representative of the Premaran Forest Conservator (South Wildlife) said the sand was swept away after the cyclone damage would be taken in stages.
“It won’t have many effects on nesting turtles.
We also start rehabilitation of regions by planting trees that will hold sand companies,” he said.
The dunes are likely to be rehabilitated in time for the preservation of turtle eggs.
Sarita Fernandes from Morjim Turtle Trust expressed doubts whether the restoration would be quite significant.
Shift in a gradual turtle to other beaches is very possible, he said.
Some have noticed sand rearrangement in the changes that secure hope.
One local, Sameer Bhandari, said, “The sand gradually fills in the area.”