A Dolphin near Colombo Port City – Why So Special?

A Dolphin has been spotted in the swimmable lagoon at Port City, Colombo.

Environmentalists highlights this as a positive sign of a developing marine eco-system along the breakwater.

Experts says the presence of the dolphin suggests that the coastal engineering and coral growth along the 3.7 kilometer breakwater are fostering a new, thriving marine environment.

“A gentle reminder that thoughtful coastal engineering and coral growth along the breakwater are nurturing a thriving marine ecosystem,” said Morning Today on the latest sighting.

Sri Lanka has around 15 dolphin species.

Sri Lanka’s Whale and Dolphin Watching sites are mainly Mirissa in the south-west, Trincomalee in the north-east and Kalpitiya on the northwest coast.

Whale and Dolphin Watchin in the South Seas of Sri Lanka

Port City Colombo is a 269 hectare reclaimed land project built with an investment of US$ 1.4 billion.

Designed as a World-Class Special Economic Zone, Sri Lanka aims to make this an international financial hub.

Located adjoining the Colombo City, the Port City offers investors tax holidays, 99-year leases and modern infrastructure to start commercial projects of high value.