NCCR Attributes Algal Bloom in Puducherry to Human Factors

Recently, the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) has linked the recent harmful algal bloom along Puducherry's Promenade Beach to human-induced factors, including sewage discharge, shifting ocean currents, and rising nutrient levels in coastal waters.

• Concerns were raised by environmentalists due to the emergence of algae patches along the coastline.
• NCCR Director explained that the algal bloom resulted from a reversal of ocean currents, shifting from north to south, mixing with sewage from the northern areas, leading to a higher concentration of nutrients in coastal waters.
• Despite the striking reddish tinge in the water, experts believe there is no ....