One thousand and six hundred three (1603) turtle hatchlings have been hatched out from 1903 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island under the Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Projects (CGTCP). They have been safely released into the sea in recent days and this rare events have caught the eyes of many foreigners and civilians in the area. The CGTCP takes every effort to conserve turtle eggs in or around their natural nest cages to ensure safety and natural habitat, and only conserves them in protected areas when natural nest are threatened.

Apr 25, 2022

The Lifesavers attached to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mirissa beach saved a local male during successful rescue attempt on 23^rd April 2022.

Apr 25, 2022