Surveys conducted for the first time recently along the Karala coast have indicated the presence of seaweeds at the following locations: Mullur,Vizhinjam, Kovalam, Chilakaar,Varkala, Edava, Tankasseri, Thirumullavaram, Kovilthottam, Cherai, Azhikkal, Perumpally, Thekkodu, Pallithodu, Chellanam, Kandakadavu, Elathur, Kadalur (Nandi) Madapalli, Tharayi, Tellicherry, Pallikere and Kanutheertha.