By Malith Withanage Don Sri Lanka was one of the countries most severely impacted by the 2004 tsunami, the worst environmental disaster the nation has ever faced. In a single day, nearly 30,000 lives were
By Hansi Perera Sri Lanka’s coastal and marine ecosystems face significant threats due to rapid urban development, climate change, and unsustainable fishing practices. To effectively tackle these issues, it is essential to integrate community-driven conservation
By Moira Alfred Sri Lanka, a tropical nation near the equator, is heavily reliant on its fisheries and aquaculture industry. However, this island, renowned as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” now faces catastrophic challenges
By Dilshani Maralanda Plastic pollution has become a serious global issue, transforming our beautiful, biodiversity-rich oceans into vast dumping grounds. Unlike natural materials, plastics are synthetic products designed for durability. From small candy wrappers to
By Nadithi Jagoda When we picture Sri Lanka’s coastal fishing industry, images of fishermen hauling in their daily catch often come to mind. But behind every successful fishing operation, there’s an invisible force driving it:
By Dilini De Silva The first time I went diving was off the coast of southern Sri Lanka. As I descended into the blue, the initial strangeness of breathing underwater quickly gave way to awe.
By Thisutha Bulathgama Underneath the placid waters of Sri Lanka, a hidden crisis is unfolding—a threat to the livelihoods of coastal communities, marine ecosystem and the country’s national security. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, also
By Sanduni Nakandala What are PFAS? PFAS, or Per -and-Polyfluoroalkyl substances, are the world’s most persistent pollutants. Invisible yet everywhere, these synthetic chemicals are prized for their ability to resist water, oil, heat, and stains,
By Thisuri Rojie Ekanayaka As the winter weather rolls into the Northern Hemisphere while Sri Lanka’s skies begin to clear, the tourist industry prepares for “The Season” to begin. Indeed, post-war Sri Lanka has seen
By Madhushini Gananathan What is the unseen wave of death silently endangering the ocean’s most magnificent creatures? Ship strikes have been a drastic threat to the marine life of our country. Sri Lanka is an
