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At Tuticorin region, the pearl oyster diving people have some changes in their blood. State the reasons for it.

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Pearl oyster diving people who search in cold water are taking the risk of getting hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when body temperature falls below 95 F (35C) and cause reduced blood circulation.
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