On July 9, 2025, a group of students from the prestigious Girls’ High School, Kandy visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum for an engaging and educational experience focused on mangrove ecosystems and environmental conservation.
On July 9, 2025, the Lanka Mangrove Museum welcomed a group of enthusiastic students from Welpalla Sri Sangarathana Maha Vidyalaya for an educational visit focused on the importance of mangrove ecosystems. This visit was part of the museum’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness among school children about coastal conservation and biodiversity.
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On July 5, 2025, a group of Scouts affiliated with the British Council conducted a special training campaign at the Lanka Mangrove Museum. The event focused on enhancing awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems and their role in environmental conservation.
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Today, a group of monks from Sir Dalada Pirivena in Katugastota visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum. During their visit, the museum staff conducted a special briefing to highlight the importance of mangrove conservation and its role in protecting coastal ecosystems.
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Studies have found that 80% of the plastics are land-based. Plastics from landfill enter into the ocean through poor management and improper disposal of sewages and plastic wastes, costal landfill operations and litter carried through streams and rivers 9. Other sources include accidental spillage during handling and other processes 5.
Remaining 20% are the litters generated by ships/boats through recreational activities, discharge of marine litters 9, nautical activities, fishing activities and aquaculture 4. Of which commercial fishing accounts for most of the impacts. This includes discarded fishing items, together with monofilament liens and nylon netting
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On June 28, 2025, the “Together With Mangroves” Children and Youth Environmental Society carried out a special observation study around the backyard of the Lanka Mangrove Museum. This hands-on learning activity was designed to deepen the students’ understanding of the local mangrove environment and foster a stronger connection with the ecosystem they are committed to protecting.
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In commemoration of World Mangrove Conservation Day, the Lanka Mangrove Museum rolled out a rich and educational series of events throughout July 2025, culminating in a special program on July 26, chaired by Hon. Minister Dr. Dammika Patabandi, Minister of Environment. This initiative served to highlight the vital role mangroves play in coastal ecosystems and climate resilience.
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Session 06 : 20th of July 2025
International Mangrove Conservation Day.
Obstacles to mangrove conservation, Past and present
Obstacles to mangrove conservation, Past and present Read More »
Session 05 : 17th of July 2025
International Mangrove Conservation Day.
The impact of microplastics on the mangrove ecosystem
The impact of microplastics on the mangrove ecosystem Read More »
Session 04 : 14th of July 2025
International Mangrove Conservation Day.
What should we do to maintain a healthy environment?
What should we do to maintain a healthy environment? Read More »
