Kerala ship accident unleashes plastic pellets

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Kerala ship accident unleashes plastic pellets

The sinking of the cargo ship MSC ELSA-3 off Kerala’s coast has uncovered more than just a pollution disaster, revealing serious legal gaps in how India handles marine plastic spills. Weeks after the accident, plastic pellets (nurdles) continue washing ashore along Kerala and Tamil Nadu beaches, posing a long-term threat to marine ecosystems and local communities.

Experts call for greater transparency, monitoring, and dedicated response plans to prevent future disasters. The Kerala shipwreck is not just an environmental crisis, but a clear warning about the urgent need to close loopholes in maritime law.

#marinepollution #MSCELSA3 #oilspill
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