Small Cinnamon Island Ecosystem
Beyond the tourism-facing cinnamon island demonstrations, the broader cinnamon island ecosystem of the southwest coastal belt encompasses the…
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Madu River Cinnamon Islands
The cinnamon islands of the Madu (Maduganga) River system represent one of the most distinctive cultural-natural attractions on…
Read MoreInduruwa Hidden Beaches
Induruwa is a quieter stretch of the southwest coast between Kosgoda and Hikkaduwa where several small beach sections…
Read MoreKosgoda Turtle Hatchery Zones
Kosgoda is home to Sri Lanka's most established and internationally recognised sea turtle conservation programme — a network…
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Ahungalla's coastal wetlands — the marshes, lagoon margins, and paddy edge habitats between the famous Heritance Hotel beach…
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The mangrove island system of Balapitiya — part of the broader Maduganga Ramsar Wetland — encompasses 26 distinct…
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The Maduganga (Madu Ganga) River system near Balapitiya is one of the finest and most biodiverse wetland boat…
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The Bentara River estuary near Balapitiya is a quieter, less-developed alternative to the famous Madu River safari system…
Read MoreKalu Ganga River Mouth
The Kalu Ganga (Black River) flows from the Ratnapura highlands through the Sabaragamuwa Province before emptying into the…
Read MoreBolgoda Lake (North & South Basins)
Bolgoda Lake is a large coastal lake system south of Colombo — divided into North and South basins…
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