Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Colombo Port City's latest attraction is a naturally occurring coral colony that's growing rapidly around its breakwater. Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support nearly a quarter of marine life while also protecting coastlines. But coral reefs are also vulnerable to adverse climate change events such as ocean acidification which results in coral bleaching. However, in a bid to preserve the already identified corals and marine species at this habitat, the staff and volunteers at the Coral Wall Diving and Research Centre, under the leadership of its Founder/Executive Director Admiral (Retd.) Piyal De Silva have already initiated their efforts in championing coral reef conservation in this area.

Initial steps ...