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New action to protect Hikkaduwa coral reefs
Authorities have initiated action to prevent further destruction of the world famous coral reefs in Hikkaduwa. The Hikkaduwa Urban Council said licenses for tourist boats would be issued only to
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Elephants raised at Udawalawa released to the wild
Twenty-eight baby elephants raised at the Udawalawa elephant refuge have now been released in the Udawalawa National Park. The Udawalawa elephant refuge is the only institution of its kind in the
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New program to prevent sea pollution
The need for a methodical programme to prevent sea pollution is being emphasized. Fisheries Minister Mahinda Wijesekara said the Indian Ocean is especially affected by pollution. A large number of