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Sea Turtle Stories
Did you know that sea turtles have been around since the days of the dinosaurs? Sadly, they are now threatened with extinction. Welcome to Sea Turtle Stories, a podcast where sea turtle experts from around the globe help us uncover the lives of sea turtles and the conservation practices associated with them – from the mysterious lost years of hatchlings, the overlooked ecology of male sea turtles to the workings of a sea turtle hatcheries and sea turtle bycatch management in fisheries – we have got it all covered.
Produced by Anadya Singh, Mixed & Edited by Dev Ramkumar
Host:
Dr. Minnie Liddell
Episode Transcript
Dr Minnie Liddell: Known by many names around the globe – torti de mer, honu, vela, kachwa, kasa – Sea Turtles are one of the most ancient species of our world. They’ve witnessed human civilisations rise and fall, inspired ocean deities across cultures, and baffled scientists with their extraordinary lives.
The surf breaks and a creature older than time lumbers out of the water, heaving its domed body onto the sandy beach. Slow yet measured, it approaches a spot and begins a ritualistic digging. The sand yields and the creature passes life into the earth. Pearlescent eggs, precious and fragile, fill the nest. Moonlit waves beckon and the creature returns to the ocean, vanishing into the enigmatic abyss. Where do they journey to? How do they find their way back?
In a quest to uncover the mysterious lives of these remarkable sea creatures, we at Olive Ridley Project present to you our podcast series on sea turtle stories. Join us as we dive into conversations with sea turtle enthusiasts from across the world, unraveling the complexities of sea turtle science, culture, and conservation.
I am Dr Minnie Liddel, and I will be your host on this journey of discovery. To know more about Olive Ridley Project and help us with our mission to protect sea turtles and their habitats, visit our website at oliveridleyproject.org
Tune in, and let’s embark on this adventure together.
