Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
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Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is a marine wildlife sanctuary located in Odisha and is a very popular tourist attraction of Odisha in India. It is the world's largest nesting beach for Olive Ridley Turtles. It extends from Dhamra River mouth in the north to Brahmani river mouth in the south. It is very famous for its nesting beach for olive ridley sea turtles. It is one of the world's most important nesting beaches for turtles. ()
Established: 1997 (27 years ago)Coordinates: 20°34'12"N, 86°50'24"E
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Odisha
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Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bhitarkanika Mangroves.
Odisha