Sri Lanka is an island nation. As such, it is doubly important for us to protect our oceans. Marine conservation plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and biodiversity of our oceans, which are facing a myriad of threats that endanger both marine life and human well-being.

The primary threats to marine life stem from pollution, overfishing, climate change, habitat destruction, and ecosystem degradation. Pollution, particularly plastic pollution, poses a significant risk to marine ecosystems, with plastic waste accounting for 85% of marine litter and causing harm to marine species through ingestion and entanglement. Chemical pollution from substances like oil, fertilisers, and pesticides further disrupts aquatic ecosystems, leading to developmental abnormalities and reduced fertility in marine life.

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