Olive Ridley Collection

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) nesting, Arribada (mass nesting event), Playa Morro Ayuta, Oaxaca state, southern Mexico. Vulnerable species

Nesting female Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) passing new hatchling. Playa Escobilla Sanctuary, Oaxaca, Mexico

Aerial view of massive arribada of Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), with over 300, 000 females coming ashore to nest on 3 km of 15 km beach over period of three days and nights

Aerial view of thousands of female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) approaching beach during massive arribada, with over 300

Female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore to nest while others leaves, at sunrise, during massive arribada. Playa Escobilla Sanctuary, Oaxaca, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) newborn hatchling arriving at Pacific ocean during arribada, mass nesting event. Pacific coast, Oaxaca state, Mexico. November

Female Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore at dusk to lay eggs, Oaxaca, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Female Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore at night in large numbers to lay eggs during arribada mass nesting, Oaxaca, Mexico

Olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) juvenile in captive rearing facility, Centro Mexicano de la Turtuga, Oaxaca, Mexico. Captive

Mexico, Chiapas, Puerto Arista Turtle Research Station, Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) to be protected until hatching and releasing to sea

Mexico, Chiapas, Boca del Cielo Turtle Research Station, Hatchling Olive Ridley sea turtles are held in a pen before being released back to sea

Olive ridley turtle hatchling, Lepidochelys olivacea, Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil (South Atlantic)
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Close-up of head of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Leipidochelys Olivacea, near Hat Mai Khao, Phuket province, Thailand, Asia

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The Olive Ridley turtle, scientifically known as Lepidochelys olivacea, is a remarkable creature that captivates the hearts of many. These incredible turtles are known for their unique nesting habits and mass nesting events called arribadas. In the Playa Escobilla Sanctuary in Oaxaca, Mexico, an aerial view reveals the awe-inspiring sight of over 300, 000 female Olive Ridley turtles coming ashore to nest on a stretch of 3 km along a 15 km beach. This phenomenon occurs over three days and nights, creating a breathtaking spectacle against the backdrop of the vast Pacific Ocean. At sunrise during this massive arribada, female they can be seen arriving at the beach to lay their eggs while others make their way back into the ocean. The soft morning light illuminates these determined creatures as they fulfill their instinctual duty to continue their species' survival. Sometimes amidst this frenzy of activity, two female Olive Ridleys may collide into each other in their haste to find suitable nesting spots. It serves as a reminder that even in nature's grandest events, there can be moments of unexpected encounters and challenges faced by these resilient creatures. As night falls upon Oaxaca's shores, thousands of female Olive Ridley turtles emerge from the depths of the ocean en masse to lay their precious eggs during another arribada event. The darkness adds an air of mystery and wonderment as these ancient reptiles carry out one of nature's most extraordinary rituals under cover of night. Not only do we witness these magnificent sea turtles during their nesting periods but also encounter them at different stages in life. In captivity at Centro Mexicano de la Turtuga in Oaxaca, juvenile they are nurtured before being released back into the wild—a testament to conservation efforts aimed at preserving this endangered species. Finally, after laying her eggs on sandy beaches with utmost care and precision, the Olive Ridley turtle returns to the sea.