Back in the early 1970s, when conservation was barely a whisper in India’s environmental consciousness, a quiet young man from IIT Madras was already swimming against the current. Satish Bhaskar, known to his hostel mates as “Aquaman,” would soon become the country’s first dedicated sea turtle researcher, embarking on a journey that would cover more than 4,000 kilometers of India’s coastline on foot. Having watched conservation efforts evolve over five decades, I can say with certainty that few individuals have made such lasting contributions with so little fanfare. In today’s world of instant recognition, Bhaskar’s story stands apart—a testament to … Continue reading Sea Turtle Conservation Started With One Man’s 4,000 km Coastal Trek in India