Bhubaneswar, March 8 -- In a rare and encouraging development for marine conservation, an Olive Ridley sea turtle laid eggs for the first time at the Blue Flag beach in Puri, official sources said on Sunday.

According to sources, the turtle arrived at the beach late on Saturday night and laid as many as 114 eggs. Beach staff closely monitored the site overnight to ensure the eggs remained safe. The following morning, the eggs were handed over to officials of the Odisha Forest Department for further protection and care.

The incident has generated excitement among the wildlife enthusiasts and conservation authorities, as it marks the first recorded instance of an Olive Ridley turtle nesting at the Blue Flag beach in Puri.

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