Description

Diglipur Turtle Nesting Centre is an important wildlife conservation facility located near Diglipur in North Andaman. The center plays a key role in protecting endangered sea turtles that visit the beaches of the region to lay their eggs. The turtle nesting areas are mainly found along nearby beaches such as Kalipur Beach and Morrice Dera Beach. During the nesting season, which usually occurs between December and February, female turtles come ashore at night to lay eggs in the sand. Several species of sea turtles visit this region, including the endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, along with other species occasionally recorded in the Andaman waters. The turtle nesting centre and forest department teams monitor the beaches, protect the nests, and sometimes transfer eggs to safe incubation areas to increase survival rates. Once the eggs hatch, the baby turtles are carefully released into the sea. Visitors to Diglipur may have the rare chance to witness turtle nesting or hatchling releases, making it a memorable wildlife experience. The centre also helps raise awareness about marine conservation and the importance of protecting sea turtles and coastal ecosystems. With its role in wildlife protection and eco-tourism, the Diglipur Turtle Nesting Centre is considered one of the most important conservation sites in the Andaman Islands.