Thoothukudi, May 17 -- Large quantities of seaweed washed ashore along the coast of Thoothukudi on Sunday raised concerns among local fishing communities, who attribute the unusual phenomenon to climate change, rising sea temperatures, and shifting sea currents.

Sharing their traditional knowledge of seasonal sea behaviour, fishermen said the changing wave patterns and disturbances in the marine ecosystem indicate a noticeable alteration in the natural coastal environment.

"Large quantities of seaweed were washed ashore along the coastal areas of Thoothukudi. It is said that this situation has occurred due to climate change, rising sea temperatures, and changes in sea currents and wave patterns. In some places, changes have also been ob...