Genetic Diversity Study with Molecular Markers on Mussel Pernaviridis : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing : 9783330334939 : 3330334932 : 13 Feb 2019 : Marine pollution occurs due to the entry of any harmful substances into the environment. These chemicals have long-range transport, and are able to bioaccumulate in human and animal tissues. The present study was aimed to analyze the genetic variations influenced by heavy metal pollution in mussel (Perna viridis) along the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, in India. The southeast coast of India is an important stretch of coastline with important features and landmarks. Since 1981, toxic pollutants have been released into the marine system from SIPCOT Industrial area, Cuddalore. SIPCOT area includes 13 major industries, which are highly polluting industries as identified by the Pollution Control Board. The secondary Physico-chemical parameter data such as pH, BOD, COD, TDS, TSS, Chloride, Sulphate and Oil and grease during the perio