Neela Haritha News

Rare “Olive Ridley” sea turtle entangled in fishing net released by the Navy

The Navy released “Olive Ridley” sea turtle, which was entangled in a fishing net, in the seas West of Kovilan light house, on 28th January 2020.

29 Jan 2020

Beach cleaning programmes continued with Navy’s contribution

Another beach clean-up drives of the Sri Lanka Navy, were successfully carried out at several beaches in the Northern and Southern Naval Areas, on 25th January 2020.

26 Jan 2020

Two (02) sea turtles entangled in fishing net released by the Navy

The Navy released two (02) sea turtles entangled in a fishing net, near the Kankesanthurai harbour on 24th January 2020.

25 Jan 2020

The Navy plants more mangroves to help protect coastal saline

The Sri Lanka Navy has been making a significant contribution to the protection of Sri Lanka's marine and terrestrial ecosystems. As part of its initiative to expand mangrove ecosystems, a mangrove plantation programme was conducted in the Northern Naval Command today (25th January 2020).

25 Jan 2020

Navy lends its hand to another community service activity

The Navy’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU) rendered lifesaving assistance to a group of individuals who conducted a beach cleaning programme at ‘Samudra Piyawara’ in Galle on 24th January 2020.

25 Jan 2020

Sea turtle rescued after being found injured at Kankesanthurai beach

The Navy managed to rescue an injured sea turtle at the beach near Kankesanthurai harbour on 23rd January 2020.

24 Jan 2020

Navy shares its experience in coral farming and conservation with university students

A group of undergraduates of the University of Ruhuna, with a view to launching a coral farming and conservation project, engaged in a training programme with the Sri Lanka Navy on 18th January 2020.

22 Jan 2020

Navy’s contribution in keeping the costal eco system protected

Another beach clean-up drive of the Sri Lanka Navy, mooted in view of conservation of beaches around the island, was successfully carried out at several beaches in the Northern and Southern Naval Areas, on 18th and 19th January 2020.

19 Jan 2020

Navy beach cleaning programmes deliver valuable returns; sea turtle eggs found at Galle Face beach

The coastal and marine environment conservation activities conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy have started to deliver favorable returns as of now.

18 Jan 2020

Navy releases turtles trapped in beach seines

The Navy managed to rescue turtles trapped in beach seines (Madal) of fishermen, along the Mannar beach line within the fast few days.

12 Jan 2020