It's in fact an appreciative move from the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to initiate the concerned project wherein the sound levels of 4 protected turtle nesting beaches of Goa, Morjim/Agonda/Galgibaga/Mandrem will be monitored to ascertain if noise-pollution is causing disturbance to the success of hatching. This will also go a long way in the protection of the pristine beauty of the said beaches, along with a well maintained eco-system. Subsequently, the recent leopard attack at Chandel village, wherein it tried to drag a calf away, is a clear indication, that their habitats are either destroyed or disturbed by immense human intervention. Furthermore, in the previous month of October, 2 dogs were attached by a leopard at Tuem. Evidently it all indicates that the wild beasts are in search of prey in the nearby villages. It's high time now that we maintain a proper balance as far as the green cover is concerned, along with the silver sand beaches. Eventually, sea turtles are also an endangered species and protecting them must also be the top most priority.
