Management of Waste Spilled from the MSC Elsa 3 Vessel and Coastline Marine Waste Removal Operations
Following the environmental pollution caused by plastic nurdles and marine waste along the Sri Lankan coastline due to the accident involving the Liberian-flagged container vessel “MSC ELSA 3”, a special awareness program was held today (22.07.2026) at the Puttalam Sethapola Central Marine Waste Storage Complex. The event focused on the clearance and recycling of plastic…
Celebrate World Oceans Day 2025 with MEPA!Join us as we champion the health of our invaluable oceans.
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is proud to announce the National Program for World Oceans Day 2025, a significant event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action for marine conservation.
Island-Wide Beach Cleaning Program Launched Under the “Clean Sri Lanka” Initiative
The Clean Sri Lanka program was successfully conducted on February 16, 2025, at Deer Park Beach, Trincomalee, with the participation of Eastern Province Governor, Hon. Professor Jeyanthalal Rathnaserkera, as the Chief Guest.
Clean Sri Lanka Program Conducted in Eastern Province
The Clean Sri Lanka program was successfully conducted on February 16, 2025, at Deer Park Beach, Trincomalee, with the participation of Eastern Province Governor, Hon. Professor Jeyanthalal Rathnaserkera, as the Chief Guest.
Oil Spill Equipment Deployment Exercise at Dikovita Fishery Harbour
On November 22, 2024, a critical Oil Spill Equipment Deployment Exercise was conducted at the Dikovita Fishery Harbour, in parallel with the SACEP Symposium and the Regional Capacity Building Programme in the South Asian region.