Lanka Mangrove Museum

A group of visitors from Goa, India, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum on 25 May 2026. During their visit, they explored the museum exhibits and learned about the importance of mangrove ecosystems and their role in coastal conservation.

The visitors showed great interest in the educational displays and conservation initiatives carried out by the museum. They also gained valuable insights into the biodiversity of mangrove forests and the efforts being made to protect these unique environments in Sri Lanka.

The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka has officially requested permission from the Lanka Mangrove Museum and Learning Center to collect samples of Avicennia marina for a scientific research study.

This important research, conducted by the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, aims to investigate the antioxidant properties of Avicennia marina and explore its potential therapeutic benefits for diabetes management.

On the 25th of April 2026, a group from the Young Zoologists’ Association visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum and Learning Center. The group was led by Attorney-at-Law Jagath Gunawardena, the President of the association, along with several enthusiastic members.

During the visit, participants actively engaged in a special session focused on mangrove plant species. This included an introduction to different mangrove species, highlighting their ecological importance and unique characteristics within coastal ecosystems.

On the 21st of April 2026, a group of travelers from the Netherlands visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum and Learning Center. The visitors were warmly welcomed and given the opportunity to explore the museum’s exhibits, which showcase the ecological importance of mangrove ecosystems.