Environmental activists and scientists are raising their voices against the Dhamra Port project in Orissa, India. Greenpeace and Indian activists have begin scaling efforts to raise this issue in the media with a number of good stories resulting.
Oceans and Communities is supporting the effort to oppose the port project by helping organize a scientists’ statement calling for the protection of the sea turtles and for Tata to reconsider its placement of the port.
Orissa is home to the world’s largest nesting site of olive ridley sea turtles. Additional animals at risk includes rare species of snakes, crabs, and frogs.
To add your voice in defense of the turtles, the oceans and the coastal fishing communities, send an email today to the company building the port.
