Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project Archives

eLanka Newsletter – 26th May 2024 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter HERMAN PERERA – Writer / Director / Producer – FILM MAKER – Sunny Mansion Plating it forward – on AUSTRALIAN STORY (ABC Monday night & iVIEW) & OTHER ITEMS Beware of the Weather Gods – By Capt Elmo Jayawardena SUNDAY CHOICE – I refuse to be discouraged – By Charles Schokman The release of 1 million barrels of gasoline may not make a dent in the energy prices – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Wasim Akram and Ravi Shastri among 54 named as Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassadors for two years HUMANOID ROBOTS TO TURN THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN – By N.S.Venkataraman Life in a Toxic Relationships & Interactions – By Nisal Rukshan HPL FACTORY OFFICERS EMPOWERED WITH THE LATEST STRATEGIES OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY – ...

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project: A Haven for Endangered Species – By Bhanuka – eLanka The Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project is a remarkable initiative located on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. This project plays a crucial role in the conservation and protection of sea turtles, which are among the most ancient and endangered marine species. This article explores the history, objectives, activities, challenges, and successes of the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, highlighting its significance in the global effort to save these majestic creatures. Historical Background Origins and Establishment The Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project was established in 1981 by the Wildlife Protection Society of Sri Lanka. The primary aim was to address the declining populations of sea turtles due to poaching, habitat destruction, and bycatch in fishing nets. The founders recognized the urgent need to protect sea turtles and their nesting sites along the Sri Lankan coastline. ...