<p>Did you know that by 2016, nearly 60-90 per cent of the marine area was covered in nearly 14-19 million tonnes of plastic that found their way to the oceans?&nbsp; Are humans to be blamed? Of course yes. Despite numerous awareness campaigns, advisories and regulations, people still appear unable to refrain from discarding the trash into the sea. The majority of people don’t even realise the harm they cause. Recently, a video on Twitter went viral which showed the situation at Mumbai beach in India. It shows the harsh reality and currently has more than 78,000 views, tonnes of comments, and hundreds of retweets, India Today reported.</p>

<p>A video posted on July 16 by Mumbaimatterz Twitter account, provides a bird-eye view of Mumbai’s Mahim beach, covered in trash. The captions states, “Citizens throng Mahim beach to have a look at the return gift from the Arabian Sea.”</p>

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Citizens throng Mahim beach to have a look at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReturnGift?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReturnGift</a> from ArabianSea..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlasticPollution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlasticPollution</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a> <a href="https://t.co/1JUmIpWof2">pic.twitter.com/1JUmIpWof2</a></p>
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<p>Netizens offered their opinions in the comment section while clearly enraged. Many people discussed the need for tough regulations to prevent plastic pollution. Others requested a substantial fine for people who violate the rules. Netizens expressed their anger on Twitter in response to the video shared.&nbsp;</p>

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— GK Pillai (@pillaigkp) <a href="https://twitter.com/pillaigkp/status/1548333904461185024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well done Mumbai. Keep it up. But seriously, <a href="https://twitter.com/mybmc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mybmc</a> needs to do something on a war footing. This is just not acceptable..year after year. It’s a shame&amp; scary.</p>
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<p>Later, the profile also posted a subsequent post demonstrating how the authorities organised a clean-up campaign to remove the trash gathered at the beach.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thanks a lot <a href="https://twitter.com/mybmcWardGN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mybmcwardGN</a><br />
You have done a fabulous job...<br />
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BTW all the trash thrown from the hutments along Mithi River lands here along with the dumping from people inside Mumbai locals passing over the bridge btwn Bandra Mahim.. <a href="https://t.co/7y5qLzEYwx">https://t.co/7y5qLzEYwx</a></p>
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<p>Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic are produced using fossil fuels. Once the plastic enters the environment, the fragments strangle marine life and the food chain.&nbsp;</p>

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Did you know that by 2016, nearly 60-90 per cent of the marine area was covered in nearly 14-19 million tonnes of plastic that found their way to the oceans? Are humans to be blamed?

Did you know that by 2016, nearly 60-90 per cent of the marine area was covered in nearly 14-19 million tonnes of plastic that found their way to the oceans? Are humans to be blamed? Of course yes. Despite numerous awareness campaigns, advisories and regulations, people still appear unable to refrain from discarding the trash into the sea. The majority of people don’t even realise the harm they cause. Recently, a video on Twitter went viral which showed the situation at Mumbai beach in India. It shows the harsh reality and currently has more than 78,000 views, tonnes of comments, and hundreds of retweets, India Today reported. A video posted on July 16 by Mumbaimatterz Twitter account, provides a bird-eye view of Mumbai’s Mahim beach, covered in trash. The captions states, “Citizens throng Mahim beach to have a look at the return gift from the Arabian Sea.” #Beaches in #Mumbai now Open. Citizens throng Mahim beach to have a look at the #ReturnGift from ArabianSea..#PlasticPollution#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/1JUmIpWof2 — मुंबई Matters™✳️ (@mumbaimatterz) July 16, 2022 × Also read | India bans single-use plastic from July 1; violators can be penalised Netizens offered their opinions in the comment section while clearly enraged. Many people discussed the need for tough regulations to prevent plastic pollution. Others requested a substantial fine for people who violate the rules. Netizens expressed their anger on Twitter in response to the video shared. We should do our bit as our citizens to keep the beach clean! — Shane Albuquerque (@shane5114) July 16, 2022 × Nature warns first, when it has no effect, it will react. Let's not wait for that reaction, because we may not be able to bear that. — GK Pillai (@pillaigkp) July 16, 2022 × Well done Mumbai. Keep it up. But seriously, @mybmc needs to do something on a war footing. This is just not acceptable..year after year. It’s a shame& scary. — she speaks (@SheSpeaks2021) July 16, 2022 × Also read | Eating, drinking and breathing for years: Scientists find microplastics everywhere Later, the profile also posted a subsequent post demonstrating how the authorities organised a clean-up campaign to remove the trash gathered at the beach. Thanks a lot @mybmcwardGN You have done a fabulous job... BTW all the trash thrown from the hutments along Mithi River lands here along with the dumping from people inside Mumbai locals passing over the bridge btwn Bandra Mahim.. https://t.co/7y5qLzEYwx — मुंबई Matters™✳️ (@mumbaimatterz) July 17, 2022 × Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic are produced using fossil fuels. Once the plastic enters the environment, the fragments strangle marine life and the food chain. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Despite Mumbai&#39;s polluted beaches, the Olive Ridley turtles seem to have found one beach clean enough to nest, with around 80 hatchlings making their way to the Arabian Sea on Thursday.</p>

<p>A group of volunteers engaged in a clean-up of the Versova beach here stumbled upon the sight of Olive Ridley hatchlings on the beach. They called forest officials and ensured the turtles walked into the sea sans any hindrance.</p>

<p>Mumbai-based lawyer and environmentalist Afroz Shah, who initiated the beach clean-up drive in 2015, was present when the group noticed the hatchlings.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yes yes .. We did it .. Thank you Afroz . Here is the journey . lovely Mumbaikars . we did . Urban cities getting our olive Ridley turtle back . <a href="https://t.co/vg4ZJe5cTk">pic.twitter.com/vg4ZJe5cTk</a></p>
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<p>&quot;We were told by officials that the last such sighting of Olive Ridley turtles on the beach was 20 years ago,&quot; Shah said.</p>

<p>N Vasudevan, additional principal chief conservator of forests, said, &quot;We haven&#39;t noticed any nesting of turtles on Versova beach in the last several years. They normally lay eggs at places they feel safe and secure.&quot;</p>

<p>The forest official said there was a possibility that adult female tortoises came back to nest at the place they were born.</p>

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Fantastic news for Mumbai .<br />
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We got back Olive Ridley Sea Turtle after 20 years. Historic moment<br />
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Nested and Hatched at our beach. We facilitate their journey to ocean.<br />
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Constant cleaning helps marine species.<br />
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Marine conservation centre needed at <a href="https://twitter.com/versovabeach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@versovabeach</a> <a href="https://t.co/j79xCKamNh">pic.twitter.com/j79xCKamNh</a></p>
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<p>&quot;In Maharashtra, we keep noticing sporadic nesting of Olive Ridley turtles, including on the Ratnagiri, Raigad and Palghar coast,&quot; Vasudevan told.</p>

<p>Shah described the news as &quot;fantastic and a historic moment for Mumbai&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;The turtles nested and hatched at our beach. We facilitated their journey to the sea,&quot; he said, adding, that &quot;constant cleaning of the beach helps marine species.&quot;</p>

<p>A volunteer, who was present at the Versova beach this morning, said, &quot;I have witnessed something surreal today. A life-changing experience. Eighty Olive Ridley turtles walking back to the sea.&quot;</p>

<p>In July last year, an adult Olive Ridley turtle was rescued from Juhu beach in suburban Mumbai. Animal activists had rushed the turtle to a local vet clinic.</p>

<p>The Olive Ridley sea turtle (scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the Pacific Ridley sea turtle, is a medium-size species of sea turtle found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.</p>

<p>They can also be found in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean.</p>


The forest official said there was a possibility that adult female tortoises came back to nest at the place they were born.

Despite Mumbai's polluted beaches, the Olive Ridley turtles seem to have found one beach clean enough to nest, with around 80 hatchlings making their way to the Arabian Sea on Thursday. A group of volunteers engaged in a clean-up of the Versova beach here stumbled upon the sight of Olive Ridley hatchlings on the beach. They called forest officials and ensured the turtles walked into the sea sans any hindrance. Mumbai-based lawyer and environmentalist Afroz Shah, who initiated the beach clean-up drive in 2015, was present when the group noticed the hatchlings. Yes yes .. We did it .. Thank you Afroz . Here is the journey . lovely Mumbaikars . we did . Urban cities getting our olive Ridley turtle back . pic.twitter.com/vg4ZJe5cTk — Clean Up Versova (@versovabeach) March 22, 2018 × "We were told by officials that the last such sighting of Olive Ridley turtles on the beach was 20 years ago," Shah said. N Vasudevan, additional principal chief conservator of forests, said, "We haven't noticed any nesting of turtles on Versova beach in the last several years. They normally lay eggs at places they feel safe and secure." The forest official said there was a possibility that adult female tortoises came back to nest at the place they were born. Week 127 . Fantastic news for Mumbai . We got back Olive Ridley Sea Turtle after 20 years. Historic moment Nested and Hatched at our beach. We facilitate their journey to ocean. Constant cleaning helps marine species. Marine conservation centre needed at @versovabeach pic.twitter.com/j79xCKamNh — Afroz Shah (@AfrozShah1) March 22, 2018 × "In Maharashtra, we keep noticing sporadic nesting of Olive Ridley turtles, including on the Ratnagiri, Raigad and Palghar coast," Vasudevan told. Shah described the news as "fantastic and a historic moment for Mumbai". "The turtles nested and hatched at our beach. We facilitated their journey to the sea," he said, adding, that "constant cleaning of the beach helps marine species." A volunteer, who was present at the Versova beach this morning, said, "I have witnessed something surreal today. A life-changing experience. Eighty Olive Ridley turtles walking back to the sea." In July last year, an adult Olive Ridley turtle was rescued from Juhu beach in suburban Mumbai. Animal activists had rushed the turtle to a local vet clinic. The Olive Ridley sea turtle (scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the Pacific Ridley sea turtle, is a medium-size species of sea turtle found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They can also be found in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Olive Ridley turtles back at Mumbai beach after 20 years

<p>Afroz Shah, spearheading the now-suspended Versova beach clean-up met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis&nbsp;Thursday to discuss the drive&#39;s future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by ANI, Shah said Fadnavis will join his efforts to clean the beach.</p>

<p>Shah said, &quot;CM will initiate long-term planning and combing operations to stop heckling of volunteers while showing interest in joining the campaign&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Afroz Shah, who was spearheading the cleaning up of Mumbai&#39;s Versova Beach, had suspended the drive after alleging that he was thrashed by goons. He had started the drive in October 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Afroz said that he decided to drop the drive since &quot;despite working hard at the ground level, I realised that people&#39;s mindsets were not changing.&quot;</p>

<p>Earlier, he told ANI,&nbsp;&quot;Was working very hard at ground-level but I realised people&#39;s mindsets were not changing, must face it truthfully. Drew a balance sheet to see where I was after 109 weeks when my volunteers were told off the beach.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Was working very hard at ground-level but I realized people&#39;s mindsets were not changing,must face it truthfully. Drew a balance sheet to see where I was aftr 109 weeks when my volunteers where told off the beach: Afroz Shah,spearhead of Versova beach clean-up movement <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://t.co/sESqrxvfv4">pic.twitter.com/sESqrxvfv4</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Week 109 cleanup.Volunteers abused by goons for picking up garbage.Administrative lethargy,non clearance of picked up garbage and abuses is what we are <a href="https://t.co/ydEzp638C6">https://t.co/ydEzp638C6</a> largest beach cleanup is suspended.Tried my best and I failed.Forgive me my ocean and my country. <a href="https://t.co/XdFJMfZNeV">pic.twitter.com/XdFJMfZNeV</a></p>
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'CM will initiate long-term planning and combing operations to stop heckling of volunteers while showing interest in joining the campaign,' Afroz Shah said?

Afroz Shah, spearheading the now-suspended Versova beach clean-up met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Thursday to discuss the drive's future. As reported by ANI, Shah said Fadnavis will join his efforts to clean the beach. Shah said, "CM will initiate long-term planning and combing operations to stop heckling of volunteers while showing interest in joining the campaign". #Mumbai Afroz Shah, spearhead of the Versova beach clean-up movement met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, says, CM said combing operations will be done to stop heckling of volunteers, long-term planning required and expressed interest in joining the campaign. pic.twitter.com/lq00PyOKhn — ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2017 × Afroz Shah, who was spearheading the cleaning up of Mumbai's Versova Beach, had suspended the drive after alleging that he was thrashed by goons. He had started the drive in October 2015. Afroz said that he decided to drop the drive since "despite working hard at the ground level, I realised that people's mindsets were not changing." Earlier, he told ANI, "Was working very hard at ground-level but I realised people's mindsets were not changing, must face it truthfully. Drew a balance sheet to see where I was after 109 weeks when my volunteers were told off the beach." Was working very hard at ground-level but I realized people's mindsets were not changing,must face it truthfully. Drew a balance sheet to see where I was aftr 109 weeks when my volunteers where told off the beach: Afroz Shah,spearhead of Versova beach clean-up movement #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/sESqrxvfv4 — ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2017 × Week 109 cleanup.Volunteers abused by goons for picking up garbage.Administrative lethargy,non clearance of picked up garbage and abuses is what we are https://t.co/ydEzp638C6 largest beach cleanup is suspended.Tried my best and I failed.Forgive me my ocean and my country. pic.twitter.com/XdFJMfZNeV — Afroz Shah (@AfrozShah1) November 19, 2017 ×

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