Ocean Chronicles

Field diaries: A peek into the marine life

Even though our main focus was blue whales, we observed other marine mammal species as well!

30
Sep

Ocean Chronicles

Field diaries: My volunteer intern experience with Oceanswell

Written by Ayani Nagahawatte Why I applied Biology is a subject I’ve always been interested in. From microorganisms to giant blue whales, all kinds of life, to me, are a

26
Aug

Ocean Chronicles

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.

22
Sep

Ocean Chronicles

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

08
Sep

Ocean Chronicles

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

05
Aug

Ocean Chronicles

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.

22
Jul

Ocean Chronicles

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

09
Jun

Ocean Chronicles

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.

30
Mar