Sri Lanka, Nov. 29 -- Marine life enriches the beauty of Sri Lankan beaches and seas and they are home to a vast majority of marine life. But during the past couple of months, it has been quite a debacle for pilot whales, dolphins and turtles. On November 2, 100 pilot whales stranded off the coast of Panadura The Marine Environment Protection Authority of Sri Lanka declares this to be the largest single pod whale stranding in a South Asian country. The MEPA also said that it's very unusual for such a large number of whales to reach the shores within a short period.

In early October, more than 10 dead turtles were washed ashore on the Colombo beaches and last week, three dolphins were washed ashore at Katukurunda, Kalutara. The Director G...