Coral colonizes Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota port

Preserving Sri Lanka’s Coral Reefs: A Conservation Effort at Hambantota Port - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port is witnessing the natural growth of coral colonies along its breakwaters and artificial island, presenting a unique opportunity for conservation and research. The port, developed on reclaimed land and later flooded with seawater, has unexpectedly become a sanctuary for various coral species. Recognizing this ecological phenomenon, the port’s China-backed operating company has initiated a research project to study and …

Coral colonizes Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota port

ECONOMYNEXT – Coral colonies have started to grow across Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port which are now being nurtured and studied through a research project, its China-backed operating company said. The port said eco-conscious policies of being a ‘green port’ has provided a sanctuary for the natural growth of different species of coral along the port’s breakwaters and on the artificial island. The port was dug out of dry land and later flooded with …