<p>Thiruvananthapuram: Around 50 containers from the Liberian cargo ship MSC ELSA3 washed ashore in various parts of south Kerala till Tuesday evening. </p><p>While containers with hazardous materials were not yet spotted, plastic granules, believed to be polyethylene, in large numbers were washed ashore in various coastal areas in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. </p><p>This has triggered concerns of polluting the sea and endangering marine resources. A group of volunteers have started a cleaning drive. </p><p>Ajith Shanghumugham, a volunteer in Thiruvananthapuram, said that the authorities were yet to take any steps to clear it even as it posed a serious threat to marine resources. </p>.Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Kerala.<p>Meanwhile, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has informed that the spread of oil that spilled from the ship could be contained so far. </p><p>In view of concerns that the oil and other hazardous substances could pollute marine resources, various government agencies have collected samples of sea water and fishes for testing.</p><p>A ban on fishing from the Kerala coast was already in place over the last few days owing to the rough weather. </p><p>The ship that sank fully on Sunday had 643 containers on board, of which 73 were empty and 13 were carrying hazardous and dangerous goods. </p>
<p>Thiruvananthapuram: Around 50 containers from the Liberian cargo ship MSC ELSA3 washed ashore in various parts of south Kerala till Tuesday evening. </p><p>While containers with hazardous materials were not yet spotted, plastic granules, believed to be polyethylene, in large numbers were washed ashore in various coastal areas in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. </p><p>This has triggered concerns of polluting the sea and endangering marine resources. A group of volunteers have started a cleaning drive. </p><p>Ajith Shanghumugham, a volunteer in Thiruvananthapuram, said that the authorities were yet to take any steps to clear it even as it posed a serious threat to marine resources. </p>.Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Kerala.<p>Meanwhile, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has informed that the spread of oil that spilled from the ship could be contained so far. </p><p>In view of concerns that the oil and other hazardous substances could pollute marine resources, various government agencies have collected samples of sea water and fishes for testing.</p><p>A ban on fishing from the Kerala coast was already in place over the last few days owing to the rough weather. </p><p>The ship that sank fully on Sunday had 643 containers on board, of which 73 were empty and 13 were carrying hazardous and dangerous goods. </p>