The Sri Lanka Navy launched a mangrove planting initiative in the lagoon area of Panama in the Southeastern Naval Command ahead of the World Oceans Day on the 8th of June.
The event was held under the patronage of Deputy Area Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Commodore Ruwan Rupasena.
The Sri Lanka Navy is actively involved in planting mangroves in estuaries, lagoons, and rivers as part of its ongoing mangrove conservation project across all naval commands, following the directives of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
A group of senior and junior officers and sailors from the Southeastern Naval Command actively took part in this mangrove planting efforts.
The mangrove ecosystem plays a significant role in safeguarding the biodiversity of the coastal ecosystem as this distinct ecosystem serves as a fertile habitat for a wide variety of fish species, offering significant benefits to the fishing community as well.
The mangroves has the ability to absorb carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases highlights the importance of preserving and expanding these habitats in effectively mitigating global warming in the long run.
The mangroves can even contribute to air purification, ensuring mankind can breathe in fresh and clean air. Realizing the immense value of these guardians of our coastal belt.
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