Volume V Special Issue VI December 2025

Name of Author : Ms.Elizabeth George & Dr Geevarghese M. Thomas

Title of the paper : Climate Exodus and Coastal Livelihood: Migration Dynamics in the Indian Seafood Industry

Abstract: The coasts of India and the industry of seafood have always supported and enhanced human life, fostering unique culture, employment and sustainable ways of living. But, today this strategically fragile segment faces acute and chronic fallouts of climate change which are forcing many people to migrate. The rise in sea level, depletion of fish stock, coastal erosion and frequent natural disasters are the main reasons behind the migration of the coastal communities. The seafood industry is experiencing the effects of climate change just like other industries and the industry will continue to be negatively affected for the years to come. This will have a tremendous impact on the seafood supply chain, if companies in the seafood industry do not adjust to the anticipated effects of climate change. Climate-induced migration results in various adverse impacts on the seafood industry of India like shortage of labour supply, Interruption of the catch supply and the fishing operation, decrease in aquaculture productivity, labour shifts, reduction in export and market instability. In order to ensure that Indias seafood industry is both economically resilient and socially inclusive in the face of climate change, a comprehensive strategy incorporating climate adaptation, livelihood diversification and migratory governance is inevitable.

Keywords : Climate Change, Aquaculture, Seafood Industry, Migration Dynamics

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Page Number : 166-172