An assessment of the status of biodiversity in the Maduganga mangrove estuary

An assessment of the status of biodiversity in the Maduganga mangrove estuary

The Maduganga estuary and mangrove islets are a complex coastal wetland ecosystem situated in the southern part of Sri Lanka. Currently not a protected area, Maduganga has been recognised as a priority wetland for conservation because of its rich biodiversity. This publication reports the findings of a systematic assessment by IUCN Sri Lanka of the area’s biodiversity, and provides scientific knowledge in a simplified manner to facilitate future initiatives to conserve this valuable coastal wetland ecosystem.

Publication
2002
Authors
Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B., Ekanayake, S. P., Kekulandala, L. D. C. B., Fernando, R. H. S. S., Samarawickrama, V. A. P., Priyadharshana, T. G. M.