Operation Olivia, an initiative to protect Olive Ridley turtles, is undertaken by
Indian Navy
Indian Coast Guard
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Earth Sciences
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2021
Operation Olivia is a yearly exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard along the coast of Odisha (and sometimes parts of Andhra Pradesh) from November to May. Its purpose is to protect the Olive Ridley sea turtles that visit the coastal waters, particularly near nesting sites like Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, for breeding and nesting. The operation involves extensive surveillance to prevent illegal trawling and fishing activities that can harm the turtles.