Ecological Degradation Veli-Akkulam Lake
Summary: A recent study by researchers from the University of Kerala revealed significant ecological degradation in Veli-Akkulam Lake, primarily due to the invasion of non-native species over the past 30 years. The study utilized the Ecopath Model to analyze the lake’s ecosystem and found a drastic decline in native species, such as prawns and indigenous cichlids, while invasive species like Nile and Mozambique Tilapia have proliferated. This ecological shift has severely impacted local fishers, reducing their numbers from over 100 in the 1990s to fewer than 20 today. The study emphasizes the urgent need for conservation efforts to restore the lake’s ecosystem and support the livelihoods of those dependent on it.
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