Center for Marine Science and Technology - USJ

Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture

Into the Blue Unknown: Unveiling the Hidden Life of Sri Lanka's Ocean
Around the Pearl in 30 days.

By Dr. Prabath Jayasinghe
6 pm, Thu 18th June at Jasmine Hall BMICH

The Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has just completed a landmark 30-day voyage around Sri Lanka, delivering what is regarded as the most comprehensive scientific survey ever undertaken in Sri Lankan waters under the Nansen Programme.
For the first time, audiences will have the opportunity to hear a rare, first-hand account of this extraordinary expedition and its discoveries across Sri Lanka's Exclusive Economic Zone. Drawing on findings from a comprehensive ocean survey, the lecture will reveal hidden marine life from across the water column, cutting-edge technologies used to explore little-known waters, and new insights into marine ecosystems, biodiversity, fisheries resources and ocean health.

Join us for an extraordinary journey into one of Sri Lanka's last great frontiers — the ocean — and discover what these findings mean for conservation, food security, fisheries management and the future stewardship of our seas.

Dr. Prabath Jayasinghe is a Principal Scientist at NARA and one of Sri Lanka's foremost marine researchers. With over 25 years of experience, he has led major national and international ocean surveys, represented Sri Lanka at global scientific forums, and contributed extensively to advancing knowledge of marine biodiversity and fisheries.

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A special circular issued under the signature of the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government states that the purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles will be banned in all state institutions from the upcoming 31st.

According to the circular, heads of institutions must take action to prevent the use of single-use plastics within state institutions.