Sri Lanka is a Lead Partner Country of the International Maritime Organization’sGloFouling Partnership project representing the South Asian region. Several steps were marked in the year 2023 for the management of biofouling issue.
One of the primary functions of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is to develop and implement a framework to prevent, reduce, and manage pollution…
Oceans are the driving force behind the sustainability of life on Earth. Between 50% and 80% of the oxygen in the atmosphere is produced by the ocean.
Sri Lanka, an island uniquely positioned in the Indian Ocean, boasts an ocean area eight times larger than its landmass.
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) laboratory, registered under the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), is located in the Galle district.
Sri Lanka’s marine territory, covering an area nearly eight times the size of its landmass, holds immense potential for economic development.
Sri Lanka’s marine territory, covering an area nearly eight times the size of its landmass, holds immense potential for economic development.
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) operates a state-of-the-art, 24/7 Operation Room dedicated to monitoring and responding to maritime environmental challenges.
Sri Lanka’s strategic location along the busy East-West maritime route sees over 400 vessels passing daily and more than 5,000 annual port calls.
Hotels, industries, and condominiums situated within the coastal zone or near the sea, as well as any activities that involve dumping into the sea, must apply for a Sea Dumping Permit.
