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The Great Ocean is dying

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Sajeewa Wijeweera Life on Earth began at the bottom of the ocean. The oceans cover over 70% of the surface of Earth while 90% of the earth’s bio weight is retained by the ocean. Hence the ocean makes a critical impact on the existence of not only humans but all life on earth. It is […]
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Sharks: The Mighty Guardians of the Ocean

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Maheshwari Vijayanandan World Shark Awareness Day, celebrated annually on July 14th, holds significant importance for marine environmental organizations as it provides a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the critical role played by sharks in our ecosystem. As apex predators, sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems by
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An Eco-Friendly Alternative to ‘Green Deserts’

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Indu Perera Our ancient villagers possessed a deep understanding of natural phenomena, including rainfall patterns, which they classified into different types, such as Yal Wessa, Maha Wessa, Ak Wessa, Kadan Palana Wessa, and Il Wessa. They even associated the arrival of the migratory bird Avichchiya with the upcoming rain. This reminds of the song “Bakmahatayi […]
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Overline : Hakkinda Archipelago

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The most beautiful location along the Mahaweli River is facing imminent threats Mohammad Aasik The Mahaweli River, the longest and largest among the 103 rivers in Sri Lanka, plays a crucial role in the country’s prosperity. Originating from the iconic Adam’s Peak, the Mahaweli embarks on a remarkable journey spanning over 338km before gracefully meeting […]
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What will happen to us humans if pollinators disappear?

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Kamal Siriwardena At least two-thirds of the crops produced for human consumption in the world rely on pollinating insect species. The health of our environment, as well as our food security and nutrition, greatly depend on these essential pollinators. There are more than 1.7 million living species on this earth, distributed across a wide range […]
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Consequences of poor management of water

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Sajeewa Wijeweera King Parakramabahu the Great once said that not even a drop of water that comes from the rain must flow into the ocean without being made useful to man. He built irrigation systems with this objective and they were some exemplary engineering marvels during ancient times. Even though Sri Lanka had a rich […]
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Plight of crabs at the Bambagala mangrove ecosystem

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Sirangika Lokukarawita A mangrove ecosystem is a highly sensitive environmental zone. Hundreds of living organisms exist in this environment with rich biodiversity interacting with one another. An abundance of plants and animal species are found in mangroves. Many varieties of fish, oysters, and crabs live in the brackish water in mangrove ecosystems.  A wonderful
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Gem Mining and Water Pollution

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Champika Muthukuda Water in Sri Lanka is considered an exclusive gift of nature. Surrounded by the Indian ocean, we are blessed with 103 rivers towards the center of the country, in addition to 27,000 other tanks and reservoirs.  The Kelani river is one of the main rivers in our country. Streaming down from the Adams […]