Tracking plastics: In conversation with Dr. van der Mheen 1

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Tracking plastics: In conversation with Dr. van der Mheen

All in all, plastics have the capacity to endanger species and destabilize ecosystems. Marine plastic acts like an invasive species that demands coordinated efforts from the state and relevant stakeholders to eradicate the problem.

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Jul
Baleen whales of the Northern Indian Ocean 2

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Baleen whales of the Northern Indian Ocean

Baleen whales* are large whales with a filter-feeding system (called baleen) in their mouths. Also known as “mysticetes”, they are famous for undertaking some of the longest recorded migrations amongst

21
Jul
Hidden life on marine plastics 3

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Hidden life on marine plastics

My journey with microplastics began back in 2019 when I investigated microplastic ingestion by common anchovies and sardines in Sri Lanka and Australia. In Sinhalese, these species are referred to as Haalmassa (Stolephorus commersonnii), Saalaya (Sardinella gibbosa), and Hurulla (Ablygaster sirm), and all of these are popular seafood choices of

21
Jul
How whales decided my future 4

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How whales decided my future

The ocean has always been a place of mystery to me. The vastness of this environment was unfathomable and I knew all I wanted to do was explore this world that is as beautiful as it is scary.

21
Jul
X-Press Pearl incident in Sri Lanka: an oceanographic perspective 5

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X-Press Pearl incident in Sri Lanka: an oceanographic perspective

The incident occurred during a period of strong winds and high waves, which resulted in the onshore movement of the nurdles and high accumulation on the beaches directly onshore of the ship location

21
Jul
Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCD) claims success, science says otherwise 6

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Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCD) claims success, science says otherwise

The Coastal Conservation Dept statement claiming that Mount Lavinia has successfully recovered as a result of the said nourishment are rather impulsive and, as a matter of fact, fictitious.

21
Jul
Stories of Science: What science communication means to me 7

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Stories of Science: What science communication means to me

Science communication, in particular, is an extremely exciting sphere that allows me to combine science & art

21
Jul
How I studied fish from my bedroom 8

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How I studied fish from my bedroom

Have you ever considered becoming a marine scientist, but didn’t feel comfortable heading out to sea?  If yes, then this article is for you.

21
Jul
Listening to Leviathans 9

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Listening to Leviathans

Sperm whales are not only the largest toothed animals, they also have the largest brains of any animal on the planet. These whales are incredibly intelligent and possess complex social structures.

21
Jul
fisher perceptions

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Understanding fisher perceptions on the 2012 ban on thresher shark landings

Fisheries is an integral sector in Sri Lanka providing >580,000 livelihood opportunities as well as the majority protein requirement of the people. As such, it is imperative that fisheries are managed using policies that ensure sustainable long-term utilization.

21
Jul

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