The olive Ridley turtles were involved in the fishing net in Chennai. Image used for representation Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj
Given that the Tamil Government continues to work with Fisherfolk to save sea animals caught in Entangley, the new initiative of the NGO Reefwatch Marine Conservation The goal is to strengthen efforts to react along the coast of the state.
The aim of launch “Matsya: Marine Telemedicine Helplicine and Resource Center” is to bring professional support for communities that meet with stuck or injured naval wilderness, said Rutuja Bansod, Reefwatch project coordinator. Sea animals are preserved when the animal is washes to the shore and is unable to return to the sea due to injury, illness or disorientation.
Tamil Nadu sees a significant marine activity of wild animals, especially during the Olive Ridley nest season, when the activity of turtles increases significantly.
From January to March this year, when hundreds of sea turtles werehed to the shore in Chennai, Reefwatch supported efforts to protect in the region by performing the postmortal tests of the Olive Ridley turtles together with the forest department to help identify the causes of death, she said.
“Many coastal states do not have reserved centers for the treatment of wild animals. Through Matsya we offer distant veterinary counseling and technical support to the ground. We also developed training materials – videos, manuals, manuals – in local languages to help respondents quickly and efficiently.”
Matsya builds on the previous work of Reefwatch in Goa and Karnataka, where from June to September 2024 responded to 494 cases, including 181 live animals, in coordination with local networks of lifeguards, forest employees and fishermen.
Through its help number +91 6360249764, Fisherfolk has access to a team of marine biologists and veterinarians who can offer real -time instructions by telephone or through WhatsApp.
Published – September 2025 05:02 is
