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On August 14, 2025, a student from the Ocean University of Sri Lanka carried out research at the Lanka Mangrove Museum, focusing on the animals associated with mangrove roots. Mangrove root systems provide shelter, breeding grounds, and feeding areas for a wide range of associated fauna such as crabs, mollusks, shrimps, and small fish. These species play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, coastal food webs, and the overall health of mangrove ecosystems. The student’s research seeks to deepen understanding of these vital interactions and highlight their ecological importance.

Children and Youth Environmental Society Engages in Routine Work at the Museum

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On September 16, 2025, members of the “Together with Mangroves” Children and Youth Environmental Society carried out their routine work at the premises of the Lanka Mangrove Museum.

During the program, the young members actively collected mangrove seedlings, continuing their dedicated efforts to support mangrove conservation and restoration. Their commitment not only contributes to maintaining the mangrove nursery but also nurtures a strong sense of environmental responsibility among youth.

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On August 14, 2025, a student from the Ocean University of Sri Lanka carried out research at the Lanka Mangrove Museum, focusing on the animals associated with mangrove roots. Mangrove root systems provide shelter, breeding grounds, and feeding areas for a wide range of associated fauna such as crabs, mollusks, shrimps, and small fish. These species play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, coastal food webs, and the overall health of mangrove ecosystems. The student’s research seeks to deepen understanding of these vital interactions and highlight their ecological importance.

Research on Animals Associated with Mangrove Roots

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Research on Animals Associated with Mangrove Roots On August 14, 2025, a student from the Ocean University of Sri Lanka (OCUSL) carried out research at the Lanka Mangrove Museum, focusing on the animals associated with mangrove roots. Children from the “Together with Mangroves” Children’s Society also joined the activity, showing their support and enthusiasm. Their

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Dr. Gunawardana is widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s foremost experts in environmental laws and regulations, natural resource management, biodiversity-related international conventions, intellectual property rights, and bioethics. He is also celebrated for his unwavering advocacy in wildlife conservation and environmental protection, dedicating decades of his career to raising awareness and protecting Sri Lanka’s natural heritage.

Renowned Environmentalist Dr. Jagath Gunawardana Visits the Lanka Mangrove Museum

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The Lanka Mangrove Museum was honored to welcome Dr. Jagath Gunawardana and his family today.
Dr. Gunawardana is widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s foremost experts in environmental laws and regulations, natural resource management, biodiversity-related international conventions, intellectual property rights, and bioethics.

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MSc students in Environmental Science from The Open University of Sri Lanka visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum, accompanied by Dr. D.D. Gihan Dahanayake, a lecturer from the Department of Zoology at the university. During their visit, the students explored the museum’s interactive exhibits and gained valuable insights into the ecological importance of mangroves. They learned about mangrove biodiversity, conservation challenges, and the role these vital ecosystems play in protecting coastlines and supporting marine life.

MSc students in Environmental Science from The Open University of Sri Lanka visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum, accompanied by Dr. D.D. Gihan Dahanayake

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MSc Environmental Science Students Visit Lanka Mangrove Museum MSc students in Environmental Science from The Open University of Sri Lanka visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum, accompanied by Dr. D.D. Gihan Dahanayake, a lecturer from the Department of Zoology at the university. During their visit, the students explored the museum’s interactive exhibits and gained valuable insights

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University of Moratuwa Students Visit Lanka Mangrove Museum to Explore Sustainable Tourism Opportunities

University of Moratuwa Students Visit Lanka Mangrove Museum to Explore Sustainable Tourism Opportunities

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On August 5, 2025, a group of students from the University of Moratuwa, currently studying the tourism industry, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum. The visit aimed to deepen their understanding of eco-tourism and explore sustainable tourism models based on environmental conservation.

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කඩොලාන සංරක්ෂණ දිනය - කඩොලාන සමග අපි ලමා සමාජය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කල වීදි නාට්‍ය

කඩොලාන සංරක්ෂණ දිනය – කඩොලාන සමග අපි ලමා සමාජය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කල වීදි නාට්‍ය

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කඩොලාන සංරක්ෂණ දිනය – කඩොලාන සමග අපි ලමා සමාජය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කල වීදි නාට්‍ය

කඩොලාන සංරක්ෂණ දිනය – කඩොලාන සමග අපි ලමා සමාජය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කල වීදි නාට්‍ය Read More »

On August 2, 2025, the “Together With Mangroves” Children and Youth Environmental Society took another meaningful step in their ongoing mangrove restoration project by planting mangrove seedlings along the Pambala Lagoon area near the Lanka Mangrove Museum.

“Together With Mangroves” Society Continues Mangrove Restoration at Pambala Lagoon

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On August 2, 2025, the “Together With Mangroves” Children and Youth Environmental Society took another meaningful step in their ongoing mangrove restoration project by planting mangrove seedlings along the Pambala Lagoon area near the Lanka Mangrove Museum.

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An understanding of biodiversity, conservation, and the power of nature-based solutions.

An understanding of biodiversity, conservation, and the power of nature-based solutions.

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An understanding of biodiversity, conservation, and the power of nature-based solutions.. As part of the Educating Girls for Climate Action (EGCA) project’s Colombo Showcase, participating Girl Guides explored the Lanka Mangrove Museum — deepening their understanding of biodiversity, conservation, and the power of nature-based solutions.
This immersive visit sparked conversations around community-led climate action and empowered young girls to become climate champions.
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This collaboration between the British Council and Sri Lanka Girl Guides (Official) was funded by the UK’s Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

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