Seagrass Marine Ecosystems (Western Coast)
The seagrass beds of the western and northwestern Sri Lanka coast — extending through the Gulf of Mannar,…
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Coral Reef Diving Routes (Western Coast)
The western coast of Sri Lanka from Hikkaduwa to Kalpitiya provides a sequence of accessible coral reef diving…
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The western coast of Sri Lanka from Induruwa to Kalpitiya encompasses several important sea turtle nesting beaches where…
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The offshore belt between Kalpitiya, Mannar, and the broader Gulf of Mannar forms part of the Indian Ocean…
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The dolphin watching experience offshore from Kalpitiya delivers some of the most spectacular marine wildlife encounters available in…
Read MoreWennappuwa Fishing Belt
The Wennappuwa fishing belt — the cluster of Catholic fishing villages between Marawila and Negombo — represents one…
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Marawila Beach coastline extends for several kilometres in the Puttalam District, providing a long, accessible Indian Ocean beach…
Read MoreChilaw Lagoon Ecosystems
The Chilaw Lagoon — the estuarine lagoon at the mouth of the Deduru Oya river — is one…
Read MoreAnawilundawa Wetland Extension Areas
The extension areas of the Anawilundawa Ramsar Wetland — the broader habitat zone surrounding the core protected sanctuary…
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The coastal wetlands around Talawila — the area of the famous St. Anne's Catholic pilgrimage church on the…
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