The graph below shows the population figures of different types of turtles in India between 1980 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The given line graph illustrates the change in the

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of different species of turtles, namely Leatherback, Green, Olive Ridley and all species from 1980 to 2012.

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, the

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of Olive Ridley had risen

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that of Leatherback had dropped significantly. Meanwhile, Green and its whole population had plateaued.

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, a continuous increase in the

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of Olive Ridley was observed until 1997,

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the figure only moved slightly for the rest of the period.

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, the figure grew by 35% by 1997.

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, it did not go below 130% or above 140% of the original

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at the beginning of

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record between 1997 and 2012.

On the other hand

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, Major drops took place three times in 2003, 2007 and 2012.

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, the figure for Leatherback suffered from a decline in

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duration.

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it increased by approximately 10% in seven years from 1980, it kept decreasing to its minimum of 55% of the original population in 1980 by 2012.

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, some minor rises were seen in 2000 and 2009.