Weligama

Sri Lanka
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about

Weligama, the "sandy village," is where Sri Lanka's wild ocean and surf culture collide. Long left to fishermen and their traditional stilt poles, the bay is now a hub for boards, breaks, and a buzzing coastal community. Offshore, the biggest show happens with the blue whales. Cruising just beyond the surf lineup, the largest animals on Earth pass through the same waters where kids paddle out at dawn.

species

Blue whales

dates

Nov 11 – 21, 2023

Key impact areas

Coastal Tourism & Community Development
Pollution & Waste Management
Oceanswell

Sri Lanka's first dedicated marine conservation research and education organization, founded to address critical gaps in marine science within the country. They lead pioneering marine mammal studies, promote ocean literacy in coastal communities, and mentor the next generation of ocean advocates through outreach and training.

SeaSisters Sri Lanka

A social enterprise empowering women in coastal areas by teaching swimming, ocean safety, and environmental awareness. Their programs foster gender equality, build community resilience to climate-related ocean changes, and cultivate a new generation of female ocean stewards.

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