"The turtles in the Indian ocean face considerable threat from predators and their numbers have also dwindled due to habitat degradation. However, steps are being taken to protect the species. The villagers of Kolavipalam in Calicut district of India now guard the Olive Ridley's nesting sites. Every year, the turtles come to nest in the 20 kilometers (12 mi) beach, which stretches between Pavyoli and Kottapuzha estuary, some 45 kilometers (28 mi) north of Calicut. 2009 program in Bali, Indonesia involves collecting eggs laid on western beaches, incubating them and releasing the hatchlings on the safer neighboring island of Nusa Lembongan.

These eggs are being collected for hatching in a controlled environment, and to make sure village dogs and human beings don't dig them out. It also ensures them from natural disasters and calamities that could ruin their entire breeding season.

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