The OMRCC is made up of fishworkers’ unions of Orissa, conservation organisations, development NGOs, turtle biologists, and individuals interested in sea turtle conservation measures and/or sustainable fisheries in Orissa. It is one of the few initiatives for collaborative marine conservation action in India where the stakeholders mentioned above are attempting to working together to develop and execute community-based conservation projects and research initiatives
When the OMRCC was formed in December 2004, several objectives were identified. The activities that
the OMRCC engages in range from advocacy efforts for rational turtle conservation measures, fisheries
management, addressing issues related to the destruction of marine biodiversity particularly from
commercial and industrial activities and so on.
Presently the OMRCC is engaged in evolving a common, participatory sea turtle conservation strategy
developed by various stakeholders represented in the Consortium. To accomplish this, the OMRCC must
liaison with NGOs, the Orissa state government, the central government, and other policy level
institutions.
| Latest News / Events |
 June 2006 Orissa Report of the Supreme Court Monitoring Committee on Hazardous Waste.
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Activities of the OMRCC are currently supported by member organisations. The Ford Foundation also supports specific activities. |