Like most of the Mumbaikars I was eager to have a look at the high tide expected at 2.03pm. Lots of people were present with their families to watch the high tide. The sea was raging and the waves lashing on the sides as if saying something. As the waves lashed the rocks, it appeared as if someone was churning the sea and throwing up all the dirt it had accumulated over the years. The salty, muddy, sticky water tasted bad as it spread over us through the breeze.
The police were very cautious, so as not to allow any one near the sea. Though people were standing and watching the lashing waves they were cautious as not to get themselves wet. Many felt if only the water was clean, clear and blue as we watch on TV.
We all know about water contamination, which is a big problem, like the Ganges in India, which is used as a sewer.
We read in newspapers when a big industrial ship sinks or after radioactive waste has been dumped, pollutants are regularly thrown into the water all over the world. Industrial waste is the biggest factor for the high levels of pollution. Not to forget the chemical waste such as mercury and pesticide.
All this pollution kills life in water and has consequences on its surroundings. It has already affected the marine life and eventually humans will be victims too. Diseases, which can be deadly to humans, circulate in contaminated water. Knowing all this, we look for a clear blue sea.
Isn't it time we realize that we have been abusing the nature. The Sea is the most abused and for once its returning what we hurled in it a abuse in its own way. A return gift.
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