S. S. Davidson is one of the pioneer educators[1] of the environmental movement in Tamil Nadu, India.
He completed his Master's Degree and Master of Philosophy in English from Annamalai University[2][3][4][5] At Nagercoil, he started a Tribal Foundation club that would form the genesis of campus-based nature conservation activities and Awareness among the Tribal populace of the Western Ghat Hills of Southern Tamil Nadu.
Additionally, Davidson also leads the movement against the Hill quarry, and the conversion of paddy fields, wetlands, lakes and other pristine water bodies of the former South Travancore that was later renamed to Kanyakumari District.
His activity in preserving the turtle and other coastal biodiversity is applauded by many conservationist across Southern India.
Their population has drastically dwindled, owing to population explosion, fishing and construction activities, use of banned purse seine nets and trawlers, and unplanned beach tourism along the coasts of Nagercoil and Kanyakumari District.