University of Ruhuna Research Team Visits Lanka Mangrove Museum for Field Data Collection

On November 8, 2025, Prof. K. A. Sunanda Kodikara-Arachchi, Professor in the Department of Botany, University of Ruhuna, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum together with a group of research students.

The main purpose of their visit was to collect data for their ongoing research work related to mangrove ecosystems. During the visit, the students had the opportunity to observe the museum’s exhibits and learn about various mangrove species and their ecological importance.

Following the museum tour, the research team, accompanied by the museum staff, conducted field data collection activities in the Pambala Lagoon. This provided valuable practical exposure for the students to study mangrove habitats and their environmental dynamics in a real-world setting.

The Lanka Mangrove Museum continues to support academic and research collaborations that promote conservation awareness and scientific understanding of mangrove ecosystems in Sri Lanka.

Following the museum tour, the research team, accompanied by the museum staff, conducted field data collection activities in the Pambala Lagoon. This provided valuable practical exposure for the students to study mangrove habitats and their environmental dynamics in a real-world setting.
The main purpose of their visit was to collect data for their ongoing research work related to mangrove ecosystems. During the visit, the students had the opportunity to observe the museum’s exhibits and learn about various mangrove species and their ecological importance.
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