Prepare to be mesmerized by the sights and sounds of Sri Lanka’s marine life. Our beautiful island is perfectly juxtaposed near the equator, surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and blessed with beautiful cascading waterfalls and more than a hundred bountiful flowing rivers. As such, Sri Lanka is home to a rich variety of aquatic life.

Our vividly colorful corals will leave you mesmerized. Hikkaduwa is one of the best places in Sri Lanka for viewing corals, where the reef is just meters to the shore. You can choose between snorkeling and riding in a glass-bottomed boat to see our scintillating array of corals.

Among the living coral swim a mystifying variety of colorful fish. Sri Lanka has an abundance of tropical fish and most have found a safe haven in the marshes and the rivers. Angelfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, scorpionfish, fusilier, sweetlips… are just some of the fish species taking refuge in the salty waters of this beautiful island. Then there are freshwater fish species; pufferfish, carplet, catfish and archerfish to name a few. Although whale and dolphin watching is still in its infancy in Sri Lanka, our seas are home to quite a number species. The Common blue whale which is the world’s largest marine mammal, bryde’s whale, sperm whale and the humpback whale are just some of the awesome marine creatures you might be able to see.

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