Chapter 2.2 of my English textbook, A True Story of Sea Turtles, was how I was introduced to Olive Ridley turtles. The story of Velas village (Maharashtra, India) going from stealing turtle eggs to protecting them stayed with me and became the starting point for this project. Kasav Mitra brings the data published by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra to life while highlighting the shift from conservation awareness to community-led action and livelihood through tourism. I translated research, geographic information, species data, and conservation statistics into a visual narrative that makes the story easier to explore and understand.

The infographic combines data visualization, mapping, illustration, typography, and editorial layout to show the evolution of turtle conservation from nesting trends and participating villages to the threats faced by turtles and the 2006 shift toward community-led conservation.