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The debris, partially buried in sand and trapped between underwater rocks extending from Kovalam’s Mukkom Hills, was first spotted by clam gatherers at Ashoka Beach.

The operation was suspended on July 12 due to adverse weather conditions experienced at the site due to South West Monsoon.

The document also outlined the severe livelihood disruptions for fisherfolk, and growing concerns over marine biodiversity.

Kurumpanai C Berlin, a fishermen activist and writer, told TNIE that the cargo spill affected fishermen from several TN districts, including Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram. ...

The state argued that Elsa 3 was carrying over 643 containers, which included hazardous cargo and plastic pellets known as ‘nurdles’. The HC will consider the case on July 10.

The Smit Salvage has informed that the salvage operations will be launched in August or when the weather conditions become favourable.