The Pearl Protectors

We are striving to protect the marine environment of Sri Lanka

What The Pearl Protectors Do

We are an organisation dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Sri Lankan coastal belt and marine life in all its forms. Striving to make a difference, by initiating educational programs, to actively implementing and taking part in a variety of projects, The Pearl Protectors uses its resources for the betterment of the natural habitat of Sri Lanka.

We consist of several dedicated professionals and a team of active volunteers which is continuously growing.

Would you like to be a part of making a difference?

Ongoing Projects

Cleaner Seabed's for Sri Lanka - Diving Expedition

An underwater clean-up expedition intended to remove marine litter consisting of plastic waste, stranded fishing nets, clothing, metal, and other litter, off the seabed and reefs of Sri Lanka along the western, eastern and southern coastline.

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Nurdle Free Lanka

An initiative launched by The Pearl Protectors titled “Nurdle Free Lanka” with the aim of removing the huge amount of plastic nurdles and other waste that was spilled into the ocean due to the recent MV X-Press Pearl cargo ship accident off the coast of Sri Lanka.

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TRANSBM LITTER - Citizen Science Survey

The citizens science survey on transboundary marine litter found on the shorelines of Sri Lanka helps to understand the various types of marine litter which flows in from foreign regions

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World Oceans day art competition

Over the years, The World Oceans Day Art Competition has allowed the creativity and passion of a number of artists showcase their talents while depicting the oceans around us. This year we have an open competition as well as a school competition based on two themes.

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Upcoming Projects

Ocean Day Art Competition

Take part in our annual World Ocean Day art competition and share your talents.

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Cleaner Seabed's for Sri Lanka

Join us as we take a dive and embark on another undersea cleanup of our coast.

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Coastal Beach Cleanup

Everyone can make a difference. 

Join us as we take on the task of cleaning a stretch of beach.

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Conservation Workshop
Would you like to learn more about coastal conservation? Join us for an educational workshop where we dive into ways of making sure our coast and marine life are protected.

News and Updates

Pearl Protector Approved

May 3, 2021

The Pearl Protectors launched the ‘Pearl Protector Approved’ Accredited Standardization Certificate, which for the first time recognizes restaurants and food vendors in Sri Lanka that eliminate single-use plastic items based on three levels of commitments.

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New Publication Available

𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

A case study on Aquaculture Expansion in Ecologically Sensitive Environments in the Northwestern Coastal Regions of Sri Lanka.

Authored by Sabrina Eliatamby, Lenin De Silva, Shalanka Ranjula

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Marine Waste Brand Audit 2022 – 2023

Audit report on the largest marine environment polluting companies and brands in Sri Lanka.

World Oceans Day Through Art 2023

Art Competition

Celebrate World Oceans Day on the 8th June 2023, through art and take part in the competition.

World Oceans Day Image - 8th June 2023

Turtle Talk

17th June 2023

at Pink Salt, Dehiwala

Explore the world of these ancient mariners.

An engaging awareness session about sea turtles, threats that they face, laws protecting them, conservation methods and what we can do.

Speakers: Shalanka Ranjula, Maleesha Gunawardana, Lenin De Silva

Tickets: LKR 600 (Can be purchased at the venue)

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PET Bottle Christmas Tree

It’s that time of the year again.

Join us as we build our iconic PET bottle Christmas tree once again.

Starting the preparations on the 22nd December at Zero Trash, Borelesgamuwa and concluding on the 23rd and 24th December at the Wellewatta Beach.

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