Thoothukudi, April 28 -- Marine fossils dating back thousands of years have been discovered in Panaiyur, under Kulathur South Panchayat in Thoothukudi district.

The site, located about 25 kilometres from Thoothukudi, was first identified by an enthusiast in December 2025. Following this discovery, a team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) conducted geological and paleontological studies between January 5 and 10.

During the study, a total of 104 fossil specimens were collected, primarily including marine organisms such as bivalves and gastropods.

Scientists have stated that these fossils belong to the Holocene epoch, dating back approximately 8,000 to 12,000 years. The findings suggest that the area was once submerg...