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අගුලෙ කලපු සවාරිය Eco-friendly canoe safari
Pottuvil Lagoon, located 4km from Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka's east coast, is a 200-acre, serene, and scenic brackish-water ecosystem, ideal for nature lovers. It is renowned for its mangrove forests and offers, at roughly 2,000-2,500 LKR per person, 2-hour eco-friendly canoe safaris where visitors can spot wild elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, and diverse bird species.
Wildlife: The area is home to diverse fauna, including crocodiles, elephants, monkeys (Macaque), and numerous bird species like kingfishers, herons, egrets, and sea eagles.
Activities: The main attraction is the Lagoon Safari, a 2-2.5 hour canoe or small boat ride through the mangroves, which is particularly popular in the early morning (4 am) or evening (4 pm) to avoid the heat.
Location: Situated near Arugam Bay, it is often visited during the off-season for surfing.

WINDSURFING
Arugam Bay, a world-renowned surfing destination in Sri Lanka, offers prime conditions for windsurfing between April and October, with peak wind and waves from June to August. Top spots for windsurfing include Elephant Rock,Peanut Farm Beach and Pottuvil Beach.

MANGROVE FOREST
Mangroves in Sri Lanka, covering an estimated 10,000 to 19,000 hectares, are vital coastal ecosystems located mainly in lagoons and estuaries like Puttalam, Kalpitiya, Pottuvil and Trincomalee. They harbor 21 true mangrove species and 12 associates, serving as crucial barriers against coastal erosion and climate change, while providing habitat for diverse fauna.

Distribution: Largest tracts are in the Puttalam Lagoon-Dutch Bay-Portugal Bay complex (West), with other significant sites in Pottuvil,Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and the Southern coast (e.g., Koggala, Kalamatiya).

Biodiversity: Home to over 20 species of true mangroves (e.g., Rhizophora, Avicennia, Bruguiera, Sonneratia) and several mangrove-associated species, representing a significant portion of global mangrove diversity.

Ecological Role: These forests act as critical buffers against tsunamis, storms, and coastal erosion. They act as carbon sinks and provide essential breeding grounds for fish, shrimp, and crabs, supporting local livelihoods.

Threats: Despite their importance, mangroves are threatened by aquaculture (prawn farms), construction, hotel development, and pollution

Conservation & Research
Sri Lanka is a global leader in mangrove conservation, becoming the first nation in the world to grant full legal protection to all its mangrove forests.
Lanka Mangrove Museum: Located in Pambala, it is the world’s first museum dedicated to mangroves, focusing on community education.
Global Recognition: In 2024, Sri Lanka's mangrove regeneration program was named a UN World Restoration Flagship for its community-led restoration efforts.