Goa, May 23 -- Nester Fernandes

A turtle track on a beach can look like nothing much if you are not looking for it. Just a drag mark in the sand with a few disturbed patches. Maybe the kind of thing most people would walk past on their way to a shack, a morning swim, or chai after sunrise. But for a sea turtle, that stretch of sand may be the difference between another generation and a broken line. That is what makes World Turtle Day special. Sea turtles have been moving through the oceans for millions of years. They crossed seas before man had roads, ports, fishing harbours, resorts, beach lights, and all the noise that now comes with coastal life. They are ancient animals, but living in a very modern problem. Their future depends heavi...