Ocean Rosy

We are delighted to share our congratulations to Savini Lakmali , a brilliant Volunteer Research Assistant at Ocean Rosy and a student of the Ocean University of Sri Lanka, on attending Sharks International 2026 (May 2026) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Ocean Rosy was pleased to support her participation in this important conference, and we are confident that she will gain valuable knowledge, exposure, and hands-on experience through this opportunity.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to two members from the Sri Lanka Sub-Aqua Club Gillian Nair from Tapro Treasures and Mario Gooneratne, who generously contributed toward covering part of the registration fee. The remaining cost was supported by Ocean Rosy.

A big thank you to these marine enthusiasts for standing with us in supporting women marine leaders and helping them build meaningful careers in marine science.

Once again, congratulations Savini Lakmali. We wish you a rewarding and inspiring conference experience.

We are pleased to announce that Miss Dakshina Hathurusinghe has successfully presented her research at the NARA Scientific Sessions 2025, organized by the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA). Her work was internally supervised by Dr. Pushputha Palliyaguru and carried out under the mentorship of Ocean Rosy.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dakshina and wish her continued success in her academic and professional journey.

🌊 ICB MISS Journal Volume is Out!
We’re thrilled to announce that the latest volume of the ICB SICB and SICB journals – MISS (Minorities in Shark Sciences) Journal has officially been released — and it’s FREE to read! 🦈✨
This new issue highlights powerful research and meaningful contributions from women in shark and ray science worldwide, continuing the mission of creating inclusive and equitable spaces in marine research.

💙 A Proud Moment for Ocean Rosy
Our amazing co-founder, Buddhi Maheshika Pathirana has contributed to three papers in this volume — a remarkable achievement that reflects deep dedication, passion, and years of hard work in shark and ray conservation. We are incredibly proud to see Ocean Rosy’s impact represented in this global platform.

📖 Dive Into the Latest ICB MISS Journal
Explore thought-provoking articles, inspiring stories, and valuable scientific insights that push the boundaries of inclusive marine science.

🔗 Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/ghiQ3etJ

Let’s continue supporting underrepresented voices, uplifting each other, and protecting our oceans — together. 💙🌍

World Manta Day 2025
This year’s theme, The Power of Protection, highlights the urgent need for stronger safeguards.

Our co-founder, W. Sahan Thilakaratna, was interviewed by Daily News journalist Ms. Tahaan Jayawardene in recognition of World Manta Day, celebrated on September 17. This article highlights the importance of conserving manta rays and raising awareness about their protection.

🚨🚨🚨NEW PAPER OPEN ACCESS📢📢📢
We are excited to announce Ocean Rosy’s first journal publication in a Q1 journal!

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐤 (𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒅𝒐 𝒄𝒖𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒓) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 (𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒈𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒂) 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬

📖 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/icaf076

This study marks a significant milestone for us by shedding light on the feeding ecology of two under-researched elasmobranchs in Sri Lanka, contributing to better data for sustainable fisheries management.

Thank you to our wonderful collaborators and supporters:
🌊 Re: wild and The Campbell Foundation for funding through the Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) ICONIC Oceans project.

🌊Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) for match funding for our field surveys through the Small Grant Program

🌊Dr. Sora Kim (SIELO Lab at UC Merced) — for her mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous guidance.

We also deeply appreciate the Integrative and Comparative Biology journal team for mentoring us throughout the submission and peer review process, helping us achieve this Q1 milestone

Huge shoutout to our project team, this is the result of your dedication, collaboration, and heart.