Prof. Tad S. Murthy, Vice President, The Tsunami Societ, Ottawa, Canada, who is an expert on Tsunami studies has opined that, the execution of SSCP in its present form & alignment would lead to unprecedented disasters along the coast line of Southern Tamil Nadu & Kerala during the next Tsunami. Incidentally the government of India has taken him as the consultant & advisor for constructing the "Tsunami warning systems" for our coastal safety. But, in the case of SSCP, the same government does not want to heed his warnings!
Marine Archeological Standards
Prof. CSP Iyer, Executive Director, Center for Marine Analytical Reference & Standards, Trivandrum, has said, "The execution of SSCP would have an adverse impact on the sensitive ecosystem and the marine life in the Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar, home and breeding ground for a large number of endangered marine life & species, viz, Dugong, Sea Turtles, Dolphins & Sea Horses, thriving in the coral reefs that abound in this region". Will the government question the credentials & qualifications of Prof.CSP Iyer?
Chennai based Scientist & Director of Sarawathi Research Center, Dr. S. Kalyanaraman has said, "The SSCP would lead to destruction of fish & marine life in the Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar, resulting in loss of livelihood of thousands of fishermen and their families, along the southern coast line of Tamil Nadu. The project does not include the Tsunami protection measures". Will the government quest
