Sri Lanka Coast Guard Successfully Conducted Beach Cleaning Programs in Island Wide

Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel successfully carried out Beach Cleanup Programs at adjacent beaches in Coast Guard Bases in all Western, Southern, Northern and Eastern Regional directorates on 29th September 2019 in parallel with International Coastal Cleaning up day as directed by Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge, Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

Coastal and Marine Eco Systems have been severely affecting by rapid growth of human pollution and intensive urbanization in coastal regions in recent past. Hence, Sri Lanka Coast Guard pays great attention to minimize pollution in coastal zone by providing community awareness and assisting other stakeholders.