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Ridleys mating about 3-5 kms off the coast. The male is on top of the 
female, holding onto her with his claws. Prior to nesting, the Ridley 
turtles congregate in near coastal waters every season, to mate, 
starting in early November.

Ridleys mating about 3-5 kms off the coast.

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An introductory manual to fundamental sea turtle monitoring and research techniques. The report provides a comprehensive account of tools and skillsets that are used to monitor, record and analyse data on the nesting, mortality, congregation and mating patterns of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle.

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Authors: Sanjiv Gopal
Date published: March 02, 2006
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Number of pages: 18
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