Sea Turtle Farm in Mahamodara

Sea Turtle Farm in Mahamodara Sea Turtle Farm in Mahamodara Sea Turtle Farm in Mahamodara

Owing to its tropical location, Sri Lanka is surrounded by waters that teem with vibrant marine life. The sea life found around the island consists of many species that are listed by the IUCN as endangered, with turtles being among the most prominent. All five sea turtle species  the Green, Olive Ridley, Loggerhead, Leatherback, and Hawksbill  can be found in the surrounding waters. These turtles occasionally come ashore to lay their eggs.

Sadly, most of the turtle eggs do not hatch, and even when they do, the hatchlings often do not make it to the ocean. To protect these vulnerable creatures, the government of Sri Lanka has implemented numerous conservation projects. These initiatives collect the eggs, incubate them, and safely release the hatchlings into the ocean, significantly improving their survival rates. Many non-profit organizations also contribute to this cause, running conservation projects with the help of volunteers.

Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery is one such conservation center. Located just a few minutes' drive from Galle, it is managed by volunteers and dedicated to turtle conservation. Visitors receive a briefing about the conservation efforts upon arrival and are taken on a guided tour. During the visit, you may interact closely with these gentle creatures and even touch them. Most of the staff can communicate in English and are happy to answer your questions.

If you plan to visit this attraction, please avoid bringing plastic items or dispose of them responsibly. Be gentle if you choose to touch the turtles, as some may be injured. If you enjoy the experience, consider making a small donation to support the cause. You can also join the conservation efforts as a volunteer and participate in activities like collecting turtle eggs and caring for these remarkable animals.

Sea Turtle Farm in Mahamodara Sea Turtle Farm in Mahamodara Sea Turtle Farm in Mahamodara

Om Galle-distriktet
Galle er en by beliggende på den sydvestlige spids af Sri Lanka, 119 km fra Colombo. Galle er det bedste eksempel på en befæstet by bygget af europæere i Syd- og Sydøstasien, hvilket viser samspillet mellem europæiske arkitektoniske stilarter og sydasiatiske traditioner. Galle-fortet er et verdensarvssted og den største tilbageværende fæstning i Asien bygget af europæiske besættere. Galle er en betydelig by efter srilankanske standarder og har en befolkning på 91.000, hvoraf størstedelen er af singalesisk etnicitet. Der er også et stort srilankansk maurisk mindretal, især i fortområdet, som nedstammer fra arabiske købmænd, der bosatte sig i den gamle havn i Galle. Om den sydlige provins Den sydlige provins i Sri Lanka er et lille geografisk område, der består af distrikterne Galle, Matara og Hambantota. Subsistenslandbrug og fiskeri er den primære indtægtskilde for langt de fleste af befolkningen i denne region. Vigtige vartegn i den sydlige provins inkluderer naturreservaterne i Yala og Udawalawe Nationalparker, den hellige by Kataragama og de gamle byer Tissamaharama, Kirinda og Galle. (Selvom Galle er en gammel by, er der næsten intet bevaret fra før den portugisiske invasion.) I den portugisiske periode var der to berømte singalesiske digtere ved navn Andare, der var fra Dickwella, og Gajaman Nona, der var fra Denipitiya i Matara-distriktet, som komponerede digte om almindelige mennesker.

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