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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: People in the coastal area of the district are concerned about the proposed offshore breakwater. They are worried about the effectiveness of the offshore breakwater using geotubes to check the sea force and the possible loss of livelihood it may cause. “The offshore breakwater will obstruct artisanal fishermen using catamaran and those operating shore seine.” said Poonthura ward councillor Peter Soloman. The offshore breakwater project uses geotubes filled with sand placed 20 metres from the coast. The offshore breakwater project uses geotubes filled with sand placed 20 metres from the coast..