While other significant nesting sites exist at the mouths of the Devi and Rushikulya rivers, Gahiramatha remains the primary theater for the spectacular Arribada—a mass congregation where thousands of turtles arrive simultaneously for mating and nesting. This breathtaking natural phenomenon continues to enthrall scientists and nature lovers from across the globe, solidifying Gahiramatha's status as a crown jewel of India’s marine biodiversity.