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Marine protection
Marine protection
Sri Lanka’s rich marine resources are critical for its people
88%
of Sri Lanka’s territory is marine area
1.4%
of GDP contribution from fishing
12%
of population (2.4 Mn) is directly or indirectly employed in the fishing sector
50%
of animal protein intake is from seafood, ~3x the global average
Sri Lanka’s rich marine resources are critical for its people
0.32%
of Sri Lanka’s marine territory currently protected
70%
reduction in live coral cover in Sri Lanka, Western India and South India sub-region from 2005 to 2019
>50%
of country’s original mangrove cover has been lost
24%
of fish stocks are overexploited or collapsed
Our Ambition
Ensure effective protection of Sri Lanka’s critical marine habitats
Critical marine habitats
Implement marine protected areas for critical habitats (like mangroves, reefs, seagrasses, and breeding and nesting grounds)
USD 15-20 Mn
Collaborate with local communities to ensure effective protection of critical habitats, while supporting livelihoods
USD 150-250 Mn
Develop a well-regulated marine eco-tourism and climate research tourism industry
N/A
Total cost 2025-2030
USD 165-270 Mn
Impact
100%
Identified critical habitats protected
188
Threatened marine species have their habitats better protected
~40K tonnes
Carbon stock secured
USD 150-500 Mn
Additional revenue from fisheries each year
USD ~500 Mn
Additional revenue from sustainable marine tourism each year
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