ABSTRACT
The impact of tsunami, hit the Indian Subcontinent on December 26, 2004, was moderate on the Southwest coast compared to the Southwest coast of India (Jayakumar et al., 2005; Narayana et al., 2005; Yalciner et al., 2005). However, there was severe damage to properties and loss of life. It also affected considerably the fishing activities. The major scientific questions, which were addressed, included the following:
1 Are there any major changes in the marine environment as an aftermath of the Killer waves?
