Thoothukudi, June 17 -- Large quantities of red seaweed have washed ashore along the coastal stretches adjoining the Thoothukudi Harbour Beach in recent days, creating a striking natural spectacle that has drawn the attention of tourists and residents.

According to marine enthusiasts, the seaweed, which naturally grows in the Gulf of Mannar marine ecosystem, is believed to have been carried to the shore due to changing ocean currents and seasonal wind patterns.

The reddish seaweed, spread across parts of the sandy coastline, has transformed sections of the beach into a unique landscape, attracting visitors eager to witness the phenomenon.

Fishermen and marine researchers noted that the accumulation of seaweed is a natural occurrence as...