Surya Kiran, Chup be. Rama Setu has prevented Sunami causing damage in west coast. Is it not scientific thinking? It has protected lots of species. By digging 60ft BIG ships cannot crossover.The entry fee through the canal and maintenance expenses are more than what you incur by going around Srilanka. There are 4 other ways to build the canal which are cost effective and not harmful to any of the asecies. T.R.Balu owns 8 ships, this is a very lucrative multicrore project and he and DMK will be the beneficiaries of this project.