Sri Lanka’s mangroves in the forefront of eco-tourism—and saving the planet | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

SRI LANKA’S MANGROVES IN THE FOREFRONT OF ECO-TOURISM—AND SAVING THE PLANET Sri Lanka’s mangroves help curb global warming, nurture diminishing fish stocks, are a key target for eco-tourism—and women are in the forefront of ensuring their survival. A CNN Travel piece about the importance of these salt-water saviours spends the day exploring the lush green expanse in the Muthurajawela wetlands bordering the spectacular lagoon south of Negombo, Sri Lanka’s premier west-coast beach resort. Lifestyle writer Lindsay Lambert notes that “tourism in Sri Lanka—the tropical island nation just a stone’s throw from the tip of southern India—is on an upswing, thanks to thousands of miles of sugar-sand coastline, lush interiors dotted with tea plantations and the mystique of a place that’s still relatively undiscovered. “And while the country’s pristine beaches, not yet overrun with tourists or towering condos, draw budget and luxury travellers alike from around the world, a different kind of coastal tableau—shallow, shore-hugging waters where mangrove forests grow—is not only worth exploring, but a matter of national attention.” Click below for more. #SriLanka #Mangroves #CNNTravel #EcoTourism #Negombo
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