Dia Hadid

Dia Hadid, an intrepid journalist based in India, shares her inspiring story about the olive ridley turtle's remarkable comeback. She highlights the unique Veles Turtle Festival, where enthusiastic tourists cheer the hatchlings as they make their first journey to the ocean. Hadid discusses vital local conservation efforts, including community bans on seaside development, and how mapping work by Satesh Bhaskar has informed these initiatives. With a reported million nests in one state, there's a bright future for these turtles and the hope for more eco-conscious tourists.