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Coastal clean-up program at Pasikkuda, Batticaloa Source:Island Pasikuda is known as ‘Green- Algae Bay’ which is located approximately 35 kilometers away from the town of Batticaloa. The natural beauty of this beach with its horseshoe shaped bay, endless stretch of sandy shores and sparkling blue waters attracts visitors from all over. There are a string of hotels, restaurants and guesthouses located along the shores of this beach. After the civil war in Sri Lanka and the tsunami in 2004, tourism activities in this area experience a downfall. However, at present Pasikuda is making a comeback as a tourist destination. The government has taken necessary action to redevelop this area through a government- driven Special Economic Zone. This beach has been identified as one of the most secure spots for swimming in Sri Lanka and visitors have the ability to wade further into the sea because of the shallowness of the ...

Oceanic Sound Pollution: Hazardous Threat to Marine Mammals-by Kamanthi Wickramasinghe Source:Dailymirror Whale stranding along Panadura Coast SL Navy officer engaged in the rescue operation. Pic credits – SL Navy Wildlife Conservation Department says no abnormalities observed in post mortem report High tech cargo vessels and use of high-grade fuels should be encouraged High-frequency sonar used to detect oil deposits On November 2, a little after daybreak, photos of a pod of short-finned pilot whales stranded along the Panadura coastal stretch started flooding social media newsfeeds. What followed was an approximately 18-hour operation to tackle the charismatic marine mammals, safely back into the waters. In no time, residents, volunteer groups, Sri Lanka Navy, emergency response teams and many other individuals joined hands in the rescue operation. While around 120 of them safely returned home, six pilot whales and one dolphin succumbed to injuries. However, the incident once again puts the spotlight on the ...