By Nathasha Wickramasinghe As we move towards the future, our world is changing both positively and negatively. In terms of positive changes, there are major
By Tania de Silva A few days ago, when I began my research commenced on Whale Sharks, I could not tear myself away till I
The Singapore-flagged X-Press Pearl was carrying an estimated 75 billion nurdles (plastic pellets) that spilled into the ocean or were burned in this single marine accident, which was classified by the UN as Sri Lanka’s “worst maritime disaster”.
By Samangi Alawattegama Mangroves are a type of coastal vegetation in the intertidal zone (the area where the ocean meets the land between high and
By Sachini Goonetilleke Nurdles are 2mm to 5mm sized pre-production plastic pellets which have the shape of a lentil or pea. They are considered as
Volunteering is when an individual(s) solely or collectively contributes for the greater good of sustaining a community through labour, skills, and expertise, while not expecting
As single-use plastic bans gain momentum around the world, Sri Lanka struggles to walk-the-talk by succumbing to pressure from manufacturers and retailers. Accordingly, the three
World Ocean Day that falls on 8 June every year is celebrated around the world, to inspire action by emphasizing the need for conservation for
