Biofouling Management- GloFouling Partnership Project
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.
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Environmental Approvals
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...
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World Oceans Day
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.
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Ocean Watch
Sri Lanka, an island uniquely positioned in the Indian Ocean, boasts an ocean area eight times larger than its landmass.
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Laboratory
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) laboratory, registered under the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), is located in the Galle district.
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National Water Quality Monitoring Programme
Sri Lanka’s marine territory, covering an area nearly eight times the size of its landmass, holds immense potential for economic development.
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