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From sea to market: How mussels sustain livelihoods along Thiruvananthapuram’s shore
In Thiruvananthapuram’s rocky coastal belt, mussel harvesting peaks between September and February, pushing the shellfish from rocky shores into bustling city markets and restaurants. The mussels, harvested from Vizhinjam, Kovalam, Azhimala
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Thousands of families in Thiruvananthapuram rely on the seasonal mussel harvest, highlighting the economic importance of coastal ecosystems for local communities.