Susantha UDAGEDARA (@susanthaudageda) 's Twitter Profile
Susantha UDAGEDARA

@susanthaudageda

I'm a field #biologist from #SriLanka, with a particular interest in #seagrass🤿, #bluecarbon #vulnerability in respect to species-based #ecological studies🌱.

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The Vedathtaltivu Nature Reserve (VNR) which was declared in 2016, comprises an area of land and shallow coastal waters exceeding 29,180 ha.The typical natural climax vegetation types found in the nature reserve include mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, saltmarshes, and etc.

The Vedathtaltivu Nature Reserve (VNR) which was declared in 2016, comprises an area of land and shallow coastal waters exceeding 29,180 ha.The typical natural climax vegetation types found in the nature reserve include mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, saltmarshes, and etc.
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We would like to commemorate our colleague, teacher, and friend, Dr. Miguel Fortes whose passing yesterday, April 30, 2023, has deeply saddened our community. A distinguished Filipino marine scientist and retired professor at the UP Marine Science Institute, Dr. Fortes led

We would like to commemorate our colleague, teacher, and friend, Dr. Miguel Fortes whose passing yesterday, April 30, 2023, has deeply saddened our community. 

A distinguished Filipino marine scientist and retired professor at the UP Marine Science Institute, Dr. Fortes led
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Salicornia – the first to arrive on the scene, it plays an important role in prepping the soil for other #saltmarsh species to follow. #ReGenOurCoasts is working with this pioneering plant in reveg trials with Hobsons Bay Council . Learn more about the project: bluecarbonlab.org/facilitated-re…

Salicornia – the first to arrive on the scene, it plays an important role in prepping the soil for other #saltmarsh species to follow. #ReGenOurCoasts is working with this pioneering plant in reveg trials with <a href="/HobsonsBayCC/">Hobsons Bay Council</a> . Learn more about the project: bluecarbonlab.org/facilitated-re…
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K Point Old Survey Tower was an old tower located 2km away from Kallady Beach,Poonagary (furthest corner of the sand bar below Jaffna peninsula). This was a declared archaeologically protected monument and was built up of limestone rock

K Point  Old Survey Tower was an old tower located 2km away from Kallady Beach,Poonagary (furthest corner of the sand bar below Jaffna peninsula). This was a declared archaeologically protected monument and was built up of limestone rock
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Sand dunes range in size from ridges less than 1m in height and width to massive dune fields that extend inland for many kilometers. Primary dunes are composed of sand blown directly from the beach.

Sand dunes range in size from ridges less than 1m in height and width to massive dune fields that extend inland for many kilometers. Primary dunes are composed of sand blown directly from the beach.
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During 2021–22, we conducted a national priority project to understand the current carbon storage potential of restored mangrove lands, salt marshes, and seagrass in different geomorphological settings in Sri Lanka.

During 2021–22, we conducted a national priority project to understand the current carbon storage potential of restored mangrove lands, salt marshes, and seagrass in different geomorphological settings in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka, situated within the Indo-Pacific bioregion, hosts a diverse aquatic ecosystem with 15 recorded species from seven genera.

Sri Lanka, situated within the Indo-Pacific bioregion, hosts a diverse aquatic ecosystem with 15 recorded species from seven genera.
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Congratulations Milica et al A global collaboration to summarize #bluecarbon in #South and #SoutheastAsia of #Mangroves and #seagrass. Hoping to fill the SLn data gap ASAP.

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This visual representation highlights the reverse aspect of deforestation, which stands out as the foremost factor driving climate change.☀️

This visual representation highlights the reverse aspect of deforestation, which stands out as the foremost factor driving climate change.☀️
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Seagrasses disappearing fast vital ecosystems vanishing like a football field every 30 min. They capture carbon 35x faster than rainforests! Our Blue Resources Trust made a tri-lingual poster for World Seagrass Day 2023. Join us in championing #SeagrassAwareness & #ClimateAction!

Seagrasses disappearing fast vital ecosystems vanishing like a football field every 30 min. They capture carbon 35x faster than rainforests! Our Blue Resources Trust made a tri-lingual poster for World Seagrass Day 2023. Join us in championing #SeagrassAwareness &amp; #ClimateAction!
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📢4 Fully Funded PhD Studentships University of St Andrews Deadlines soon ‼️‼️ 2nd Feb - Calcium Carbonate in blue carbon environments 9th of Feb - Carbon-Scapes 9th of Feb - Marine mass transport processes 9th of Feb - Next gen risk assessment of the seabed Project details ⬇️

📢4 Fully Funded PhD Studentships <a href="/univofstandrews/">University of St Andrews</a>   

Deadlines soon ‼️‼️

2nd Feb - Calcium Carbonate in blue carbon environments

9th of Feb - Carbon-Scapes 

9th of Feb - Marine mass transport processes

9th of Feb - Next gen risk assessment of the seabed

Project details ⬇️
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🎉🌿 Exciting News! 🏆 We're thrilled to announce our pride in winning the UN Decade of Restoration Flagship Award for Sri Lanka. This recognition celebrates our nation's remarkable achievements in mangrove restoration and conservation. Heartfelt congratulations to all involved!

🎉🌿 Exciting News! 🏆 We're thrilled to announce our pride in winning the UN Decade of Restoration Flagship Award for Sri Lanka. This recognition celebrates our nation's remarkable achievements in mangrove restoration and conservation. Heartfelt congratulations to all involved!
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I'm thrilled to announce Sri Lanka's win the UN Decade of Restoration Flagship Award for outstanding mangrove restoration! Huge congrats to all involved! Let's keep championing environmental conservation worldwide! 🌿🏆 #UNDecadeOfRestoration #MangroveConservation #FlagshipAward

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It was an honor to be awarded as a Chartered Environmental Professional by the Institute of Environmental Professionals – Sri Lanka (IEPSL).

It was an honor to be awarded as a Chartered Environmental Professional by the Institute of Environmental Professionals – Sri Lanka (IEPSL).
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"📸 Excited to share that my photo has been selected as a winner in the 2024 World Seagrass Day Photo Competition! 🌱 Thanks to everyone who participated and to the organizers for highlighting the importance.research.csiro.au/iora-blue-carb…

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Research shows rapid changes in Negombo lagoon's seagrass ecosystems due to salinity, nutrients, & sedimentation, leading to biomass decline. A study from 1998-2004 reveals a 93% decrease in Madabokka at Kadolkele. #NegomboLagoon #SeagrassEcology

Research shows rapid changes in Negombo lagoon's seagrass ecosystems due to salinity, nutrients, &amp; sedimentation, leading to biomass decline. A study from 1998-2004 reveals a 93% decrease in Madabokka at Kadolkele. #NegomboLagoon #SeagrassEcology
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Grateful to the Sri Lanka Natural History Society for inviting me to speak about seagrass and its conservation efforts, aimed at raising awareness among affected communities. If interested, join our online talk on the 9th. Check the banner for details.

Grateful to the Sri Lanka Natural History Society for inviting me to speak about seagrass and its conservation efforts, aimed at raising awareness among affected communities. If interested, join our online talk on the 9th. Check the banner for details.
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🌊 Hidden Heroes of the Ocean: The Vital Role of Seagrass Join us on 6th July 2024 at 10 AM at WNPS Head Office to discover how seagrass contributes to a healthy planet. Let's protect our ocean's hidden heroes! 🌱🐟🌊 #Seagrass #OceanConservation #BlueCarbon

🌊 Hidden Heroes of the Ocean: The Vital Role of Seagrass 

Join us on 6th July 2024 at 10 AM at WNPS Head Office to discover how seagrass contributes to a healthy planet. 

Let's protect our ocean's hidden heroes! 🌱🐟🌊 #Seagrass #OceanConservation #BlueCarbon
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Dear Anura Kumara Dissanayake Congratulations on your victory as President of Sri Lanka! My father, a JVP victim, would be proud today. Wishing you success in leading our nation. Blue carbon ecosystems like seagrass can drive climate action & economic recovery of LKR. 🌿🇱🇰