World Mangrove Day

A view of the mangrove forests at Beddagana Wetland Park in Colombo, Sri Lanka, captured on July 24, 2025. In line with World Mangrove Day, which falls on July 26, the Ministry of Environment has taken steps to designate eight mangrove forests as protected areas. Sri Lanka’s total mangrove cover spans approximately 12,500 hectares, with widespread distribution around estuaries in the Puttalam District. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana