{
  "id": 18267703,
  "title": "From sea to market: How mussels sustain livelihoods along Thiruvananthapuram’s shore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/from-sea-to-market-how-mussels-sustain-livelihoods-along",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:23:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/videos/from-sea-to-market-how-mussels-sustain-livelihoods-along-thiruvananthapurams-shore/article71665807.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Thiruvananthapuram, the coastal belt near the sea experiences a peak in mussel harvesting from September to February. These shellfish, sourced from various spots like Vizhinjam, Kovalam, Azhimala, Poonthura, and Muthalappozhi, are then transported to bustling city markets and restaurants. The mussels sold at auctions can reach prices up to ₹15,000, supporting a community of divers whose livelihoods depend on the sea and its seasonal abundance. The reporting and voiceover were handled by Nainu Oommen, with visuals contributed by Nirmal Harindran and Nainu Oommen. Editing was done by Thamodharan B.",
  "summary": "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, Poonthura and Muthalappozhi, among other nearshore hamlets in the Keralam capital, fetch up to ₹15,000 in auctions, sustaining a community of divers whose…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mussels harvested from September to February along Thiruvananthapuram’s shore.",
    "Mussels sourced from Vizhinjam, Kovalam, Azhimala, Poonthura, and Muthalappozhi.",
    "Mussels sold at auctions priced up to ₹15,000, sustaining divers' livelihoods."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The seasonal harvest of shellfish transforms coastal waters into vital economic hubs, providing a reliable source of income for local divers through high-value auctions in city markets.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}