Sri Lanka launches country’s first underwater museum off the southern Galle Harbour
The Sri Lanka Navy has released photographs of Sri Lanka’s first underwater museum, which has been built at a depth of 50 feet off the southern Galle Harbour.
The underwater museum with a collection of replica artefacts built by Navy artists is expected to draw local and foreign tourists as Sri Lanka looks to reopen borders for the tourism industry, according to local media reports.
The museum is designed to grow coral reefs in the coming years, adding to coastal protection and ensuring there is adequate habitat for the diverse marine life.
The underwater facility is dedicated to Navy divers who sacrificed their life in the line of duty and was declared open by Navy Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
OSL take:
Even during the Covid 19 lockdown Sri Lankan authorities have been working towards the development of the country’s tourism industry. Many tourism stakeholders have taken the time to refurbish and enhance their existing properties in preparation to meet the demands of the foreign travellers. There is much interest in Sri Lanka as a travel destination following the listing of the island as a must visit destination by several leading travel publications. Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is a guaranteed return on investment. Therefore, foreign businesses/investors could explore business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/10072020/Z_7 |