Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Cuthbert Bay Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.^[1] It is located on the eastern coast of the Middle Andaman Islands.^[2] It covers an area of 5.8 square kilometres (2.2 sq mi).^[3] It was established in 1997.^[4]

Despite its smaller size, the sanctuary is among the most significant protected areas in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is a vital nesting site for three of the four species of marine turtles that visit the islands annually, with hundreds of turtles arriving here each year to lay their eggs.^[4]

Fauna

The sanctuary is a nesting ground of Olive Ridley turtles, Leather-back turtles and the Green Sea turtle. Other species like spotted deer, birds, butterflies etc. are also found here.^[2]