Indian ship project killing whales say activists

At least six whales have died since July as a result of digging under the sea to create a shipping route off India’s southern coast, proving that the controversial plan hurts the environment, activists said.

The digging or dredging is part of the $560-million Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project which will carve a channel in the narrow strip of sea between southeastern India and western Sri Lanka, reducing distances and cutting costs.