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The Impacts of Causeway Modifications on Water quality in Rekawa lagoon, Sri Lanka.

Pathumika, G.H.A.S.; Asanthi, H.B.; Suwandhahannadi, W.K .; Athapaththu, K.S.S. (Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-06-05)

Rekawa lagoon, a major coastal aquatic system on the southern coast of Sri Lanka that supports numerous ecosystem services, has experienced impaired ecological integrity due to construction activities near the lagoon mouth. ...
Applying generalized additive models to predict benthic macroinvertebrate diversity in relation to water quality: A Case study, Mawarala stream, Sri Lanka.

Sivalingam, P.; Prasangika, K.D.; Atapaththu, K.S.S.; Gamage, T.P.D. (Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-06-05)

Freshwater ecosystems harbor exceptional biodiversity, yet they remain highly sensitive to changes in physical and chemical conditions, making continuous monitoring essential for evaluating their ecological health. Benthic ...
Assessing the role of wetland ecosystem services and their support for sustainable livelihood of local community: A case study in Kirala Kele Wetland, Matara.

Shiron, R.; Karunarathna, A.C.; Caspersz, D.; Atapaththu, K.S.S. (Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-06-05)

Wetlands are vital ecosystems offering valuable goods and services to the local community. However, there is a gap in understanding the economic contributions of the Kirala Kele Wetland (KKW), located in Matara District, ...
Feasibility of introducing integrated rice-fish farming in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.

Kumara, H.K.R.S.; Atapaththu, K.S.S.; Herath, S.S.; Vidanapathirana, N.P.; Rathnayaka, R.M.K.T.; Marasinghe, M.M.K.I. (Indian Journal of Fisheries, 2025-07)

This study examined the feasibility of introducing integrated rice fish farming (IRFF) system among rice farmers in the Hambantota District, Sri Lanka, by assessing their knowledge, perceptions, misconceptions, constraints ...
Comparison of rice production in an integrated rice-fish system using tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Lokuhetti, R.T.; Kondaramage, R.S.K.H.; Herath, S.S.; Vidanapathirana, N.P.; Atapaththu, K.S.S. (Indian Journal of Fisheries, 2025-01)

Rice and fish are globally essential staple foods. Given the common challenge of land scarcity faced by both fish farming and agriculture, integrating these practices can provide a viable solution. This study evaluated ...
Effect of feeding hearble enriched Artemia on the growth performance and stress resistence of guppy fry (Peicilia reticulata)

Sandamail, L.; Kumudu, R.; Rathnapala, J.M.S.N. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2018)

Artemia is one of the commonly used live-feed in hatchery production in aquaculture industry. The nutrient composition of Artemia can be enhanced by bioencapsulation using various sources. The present study was conducted ...
Color enhancement and the growth performance of Buenos Aires (BA) tetra (Hemmigrammus caudovittatus) fed with marigold petal meal (Tagetes erecta) and a commercial feed

Rathnapala, J.M.S.N.; Radampola, K.; Dissanayake, A. (University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2012)

n,e pre$ent in,cstigotion was aimed at dctcm1ining the effects of dietary supplemenl.ltion of different pigment sources on colour development. gm\\ th. focd conversion and sur.i"al of Buenos Aires {B A) tctm ( lf,m1migmm11111s ...
Effect of pumpkin meal (Cucurbita sp.) on color enhancement and the growth performance of Buenos Aires (BA) tetra (Hemmigrammus caudovittatus)

Rathnapala, J.M.S.N.; Radampola, K.; Dissanayake, A. (Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka., 2014)

The investig:1tion \\as und1:rtaken to de1em1in1: the effects of dir.:tary supplementation of differem p1gmeni ,Lmrces on color enhancement. growth, feed conversion and survival of A1w110s Aires tDA) tctru (H11111mixrc1111111us ...
Effect of pigments extracted from shrimp wastes in diets on skin and flesh colouration of Oreochromis niloticus.

Bandera, A.M.K.A.; Cumaranatunga, P.R.T.; Gamage, K.R. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 2014)

Colour of fish
Southern Fisheries Perception on the Present Status of Offshore and Deep-Sea Fishing Industry in Sri Lanka.

Bandara, A.; Dissanayake, P.; Guruge, K.; Ratnasiri, J. (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources., 2015)

Despite the fact that Sri Lanka is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the country't marine fisheries production is rather low, compared to that in other countries in the region. The contribution from the fisherieS Sector ...
Human health risk attributed to consumption of seafood and recreation swimming in Negombo Lagoon, Sri Lanka: An assessment on lagoon water and inhabitant oysters (Crassostrea cucullata Born, 1778)

Ayitey, S.; Nijamdeen, T.W.G.F.M.; Pieris, H.; Arachchilage, S.K.; George, I.; Dahdouh-Guebas, F.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A. (Elsevier, 2024)

The Negombo Lagoon is a coastal lagoon influenced by local communities that introduce waste into its ecosystem. This study examined seven sewage entry points, out of which five sites were chosen for oyster sampling based ...
Human disturbance on macrobenthic assemblages and the role of Marine Protected Areas in reducing its impact.

Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Macusi, E.D. (2012)

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are areas in the coastal zone of land or seas especially dedicated to protection and maintenance of biological diversity, and are currently receiving increasing attention as management tools ...
Substrate characteristics determine the distribution and abundance of reef and reef-associated fish: A comprehensive study in protected and non-protected coral ecosystems of Sri Lanka.

Priyashadi, M.S.V.H.; Edirimanna, E.M.A.P.; Hettiarachchi, S.A.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A. (Springer, 2024)

Coral reefs are one of the most productive marine ecosystems that support reefs and reef-associated fish and invertebrates. The abundance and distribution of reef and reef-associated fish species concerning substrate ...
Effect of light colour on Gracilaria edulis growth and agar.

Kuragodage, A.U.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Cumaranatunga, P.R.T. (2022)

The seaweed industry is a rapidly growing global industry. The present study aimed at empirically ascertaining the effect of different colours of visible light spectrum on morphology and growth rate of red algae (Gracilaria ...
Socio-economic development of marine ornamental reef fish fishers in eastern Sri Lanka through the lenses of Human Development Index.

Priyashadi, M.S.V.H.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Jayasinghe, A. (Elsevier, 2022)

Marine ornamental reef (MOR) fishery in Sri Lanka expanded to the commercial level only after the 1950 s. Although MOR fishery is contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of the country, studies ...
Impacts, challenges, and adaptation of small-scale fishers during the COVID-19 pandemic in selected tropical countries.

Macusi, E.D.; Bersaldo, M.J.I.; Katikiro, R.E.; Fadli, N.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Mozumder, M.M.H. (Springer, 2024)

The rapid spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic had severe impacts on social and economic conditions around the world. This study was designed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the small-scale fisheries sector in ...
Indo-Sri Lanka Fishing Conflict in the Palk Bay and its Implications for Fisheries.

Amaralal, K.H.M.L.; Abeykoon, N.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A. (2021)

The Palk Bay constitutes exceptionally rich fishing grounds for the fishers of India and Sri Lanka. In the recent past, dispute between Indian and Sri Lankan fishers has emerged in exploiting fisheries resources, posing ...
Local Ecological Knowledge in Community-Based Management as Smart Management Options for Coastal Fisheries.

Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Amarasinghe, U.S. (2021)

Even though small-scale fisheries throughout the globe are based on local ecological knowledge (LEK), it is often not involved in the decision-making process. An attempt is made to review the potential of using LEK of ...
Ichthyofauna of Maben Wathurawa Swamp Forest, southwestern Sri Lanka..

Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Wewalwala, K.; Rathnayake, P.K.W.I.N.; Udayantha, H.M.V.; Yomal, G.A.T.K.; Senarathne, R.B.D.D.; Kuragodage, A.U.; Thuduwage, S.U. (2021)

In Sri Lanka, the highest number of endemic and threatened freshwater fish species is found in the south-west and most records are from outside the protected area network. They may therefore be severely impacted by ...
Physicochemical environment of Malala Lagoon in Southern Sri Lanka.

Titus, L.P.; Deepananda, K.H.M.A.; Cumaranatunga, P.R.T. (2017)

Malala Lagoon is the largest of the five enclosed shallow lagoons in Bundala National park, and is one of the most productive of the fifteen lagoons in the Hambantota district, Sri Lanka. It has been vulnerable to human ...

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