Contamination of microplastics in tropical coral reef ecosystems of Sri Lanka

K Hansani, E Thilakarathne, JB Koongolla… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) in different marine compartments are a global concern. This study
investigated the abundance, distribution, and characteristics of microplastics from ten coral …

Abundance and diversity of reef fish species and their relationship with corals along the eastern coast of Sri Lanka

E Thilakarathne, NW Ramawickrama… - Journal of Coastal …, 2024 - Springer
Reef fish perform multiple ecological roles that are important for maintaining the structure
and function of coral reefs. Reef fish assemblage patterns can be affected by natural and …

Variations in benthic coverage and diversity of shallow water coral reefs in Eastern coast of Sri Lanka: A combined analysis from Allen Coral Atlas and ground surveys

E Thilakarathne, SC Jayamanne… - Marine Ecology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Monitoring changes in coral reef ecosystems for their conservation and management is
important as they are frequently subject to various natural and anthropogenic threats …

The Contribution of the South Asian Seas (SAS) Program to SDG 14: A Preliminary Assessment of the Targets (1–3)

S Patra, B Dutta, A Basir, MV Ramanamurthy… - … An International Journal …, 2024 - Springer
In order to promote and support the conservation, management, and improvement of the
environment in the area, the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) …