Wadge Bank

January 24, 2024

Residents of Kanniyakumari district have objected to the Union government’s plans for oil exploration under HELP (Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy) off the Kanniyakumari coast, as it could severely impact the Wadge Bank Ecosystem.
Wadge Bank, a 10,000 square kilometre area of the sea south of Kanyakumari is rich in biodiversity and considered India’s richest fishery resource.
Low intensity of currents, waves and tides make it an ideal place for building a wealth of nutrients and fish food.
Wadge Bank was one among the handful of such rich biodiversity spots in the world and
It is also the mainstay of marine resources for fisherfolks of the southern districts adjoining Kanyakumari.