Thousands of Seashells Wash Up on Karachi Shores During Monsoon

Every monsoon season, thousands of seashells are observed washing up on the shores of Karachi. This phenomenon is a recurring event during the rainy season.

23 Jun, 07:58 — 23 Jun, 13:14

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The annual influx of seashells on Karachi's beaches during the monsoon season is a notable natural event. Understanding the underlying causes, potentially linked to oceanographic changes, can provide insights into marine ecosystem health and the impact of climate variations on coastal environments.

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DawnMostly Factual52d ago

Every monsoon, thousands of seashells wash up on Karachi's shores. Here's why

Each year, sometime around June, Karachi’s beaches become crowded — not just with people, but also seashells, hundreds of thousands of them, spread across the shore in dense and clattering drifts. The sight leaves citizens intrigued, with many wondering if something was wrong. The same thing happened this June, as well. For the past few days, there has been discussion both online and offline regarding why this phenomenon occurs. Was it climate change or nature’s spectacle? The science and the...

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express-tribuneMostly Factual52d ago