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Coastal News Today | Int l - The geotubes built in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to prevent coastal erosion are lying in tatters

Increasingly frequent and intense cyclones and storms, spurred by climate change, have called into question the long-term effectiveness of the structures.

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Meant to defend coastline in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha from erosion, geotubes lie in tatters

Given the frequency and intensity of cyclones and storms, are geotubes effective in mitigating the impact of climate change? For how long can these geotubes hold against the vagaries of weather and at what cost? IndiaSpend surveyed the existing geotubes and spoke to experts and locals to find the answers. India’s two geotubes The eastern coast of India currently has two geotubes. One is in Uppada, a village near Kakinada, the headquarters of Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district. This was the country’s first geotube. Its construction began in 2007 and was completed in 2010. The other is in Pentha, a village in Kendrapara, Odisha.

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Meant To Ward Off Coastal Erosion, Geotubes In Andhra, Odisha Lie In Tatters

Meant To Ward Off Coastal Erosion, Geotubes In Andhra, Odisha Lie In Tatters
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Geotubes meant to prevent costal erosion lie in tatters in Andhra, Odisha

Chennai: Microplastics found in seven popular fish species near Marina by NCCR researchers

Updated Mar 09, 2021 | 16:07 IST Chennai News: Microplastics found in 80 per cent of samples of seven popular fish species sold near Marina, as per the National Centre for Coastal Research report. Representational Image | Photo Credit: IANS Chennai: The presence of microplastics in the guts of fishes in coastal areas of Chennai has once again become a cause of concern. The city-based research centre, the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) found microplastics in seven popular fish varieties. According to the researchers, 80 per cent of samples of seven popular fish sold near Marina may contain tiny specks of plastic. Fish sold at Pattinapakkam were detected with microplastics in the gills. The gut of Indian Mackerel, Greater Lizardfish, Humphead Snapper, Barracuda and Golden Snapper were between 1.93 mm and 2.03 mm in the form of fibres.

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