By Dilshani Maralanda When we slather on sunscreen before a day at the beach, we think about protecting our skin from harmful UV rays. But have you ever considered what happens to it once it
By Moira Alfred Between May and June 2021, the MV X-Press Pearl incident released over 1,680 tons of nurdles into Sri Lanka’s marine environment. This event is regarded as the largest single incident of marine plastic pollution in history, with
By Moira Alfred Nestled in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s stunning coastline faces severe marine pollution threats. The densely populated southern and western regions (home to 40% of the population) are particularly vulnerable due to
By Akarsha Kumarihamy Coastal tourism is a powerhouse of the global economy, particularly for island nations and those blessed with stunning shorelines. Every year, millions of travelers flock to coastal destinations, drawn by pristine beaches,
By Rojie Ekanayake Have you visited a beach in Sri Lanka in the past few years and noticed something that wasn’t there before? If you’ve spotted small, lightweight objects resembling lentils or beads, they might
By Fathima Eshqa இந்து சமுத்திரத்தின் முத்து என அழைக்கப்படும் எமது நாடான இலங்கை உயிர் பல்வகைமை மிக்க ஒரு பிரதேசமாகும்.மேலும் கடல் உயிர்க் கோளத்தின் ஒரு பகுதியாக வடக்கு, கிழக்கு மற்றும் தெற்கு கடற்பிரதேசங்களில் பலவகைப்பட்ட முருகைக்கற்பாறைகளை தன்னகத்தே கொண்டுள்ளன. முருகைக்கற்பாறைகள்/ பவளப்பாறைகள்/ பவளப் படுக்கைகள் (Coral
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
