NDB Bank’s ocean conservation with bar reef cleanup

NDB Bank became the first local bank to partner with Clean Ocean Force Lanka to support marine conservation through underwater clean-ups. To date three dives have been completed at the Bar Reef Marine Protected Area and the east Coast near Barberyn Island.

A dedicated team of six divers conducted the deep-sea dives, successfully removing over 130kgs of harmful marine debris from these ecologically significant sites, the bank said in a media release.  

This initiative, carried out under NDB Bank’s sustainability agenda, directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water)—preserving and sustainably managing ocean resources. The dive team, consisting of professionals from Clean Ocean Force, Earth Lanka, and Kalpitiya Dive Centre, braved off-shore conditions to clear 90 kg of ghost nets, which pose a lethal threat to marine life; 38 kg of plastic and polythene waste, which degrade fragile marine ecosystems; and 5 kg of abandoned fishing hooks, reducing hazards to fish populations and coral reefs  

NDB Bank’s partnership with Clean Ocean Force Lanka, marks another milestone in the bank’s ongoing efforts to protect Sri Lanka’s marine biodiversity and the bank continues to lead in environmental stewardship, ensuring that future generations inherit a cleaner, healthier ocean.  

Through corporate and community-driven conservation efforts, NDB Bank remains committed to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s natural resources and reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in sustainable development.