Environmental Group Demands Scientific Study Before Resuming Estuary Dredging

An environmental organization has called for a scientific assessment before any decision is made to resume dredging in the Korapuzha estuary. The group urged the government to form an expert committee that includes a marine ecologist and a local resident representative to evaluate the proposal to deepen the estuary. The Korapuzha estuary, located near Kozhikode in Kerala, is an ecologically sensitive area. Dredging could affect the local ecosystem, including fish habitats and water quality. The organization argues that without a thorough study, the long-term environmental impacts remain unknown. The call for an expert committee comes amid renewed interest in dredging the estuary, which has been a subject of debate in the past. Supporters say deepening the waterway could benefit local transportation and fishing, but critics warn of irreversible damage to the fragile ecosystem. The group emphasizes that any decision should be based on scientific evidence rather than economic or political pressure. They urge the authorities to prioritize the health of the estuary and the livelihoods of communities that depend on it. No official response from the government has been reported yet. The proposal remains under consideration.