The line graph portrays the varying populations of turtle species in India between 1980 and 2012.
Overall, Olive Ridley Turtles had the highest population and they increased gradually in the given period, while Leatherback Turtles had the fewest numbers and the population steadily declined. Despite the slight fluctuations in their numbers, Green Turtles and all species remained at a consistent level in those years.
Betweem 1980 and 2012, the Olive Ridley Turtles increased steadily from 100 in 1980, and they reached their highest figure of approximately 135 between 2010 and 2012. In contrast, the Leatherback Turtles experienced a significant decline in population, starting at around 100 in 1980 and hitting its lowest population numbers of about 55 in 2008.
There were slight variations in the Green Turtles, commencing at about 100 in 1980 and ending up with slightly over 90 in 2012. Similarly, all species also maintained a steady population, with its maximum and minimum points of slightly over 110 between 1986 and 1988, and under 100 between 2002 and 2004, respectively.