The Colombo Security Conclave is emerging as an increasingly important platform for regional cooperation among Indian Ocean nations to address shared security challenges. Originally started as a trilateral maritime security dialogue between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, the Conclave has since expanded to include Mauritius and Bangladesh, with Seychelles recently becoming a full member, […]
Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant, who will soon become Chief Justice of India, has urged India and Sri Lanka to embrace a shared “guardianship of the Indian Ocean”, focusing on joint protection of marine ecosystems rather than diplomatic formalities. Delivering a lecture at the University of Colombo, he called for a regional model of […]
The Indian Ocean Strategy Research Center, in collaboration with the Wattala The Nest Youth Committee, cleaned the Wattala beach on 27-09-2025, in line with the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Approximately 4 tons of solid waste, such as plastic and polythene which had been discarded by humans, were removed from the beach.
Join Us for International Beach Cleanup Week! In celebration of International Beach Cleanup Week, we’re coming together to protect our oceans and coastline. Date: Saturday, 27st Time: 4:30 PM onwards Venue: The Nest Youth Committee, Preethipura Beach, Wattala. Let’s unite to keep our beaches clean, protect marine life, and make a positive impact on our […]
The Indian Ocean Strategy Research Center, in collaboration with the Wellawatte Kinross Swimming Association, cleaned the Wellawatte beach on 21-09-2025, in line with the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Approximately 3 tons of solid waste, such as plastic and polythene which had been discarded by humans, were removed from the beach.ඉන්දියානු සාගර උපාය මාර් ගික පරයේෂණ […]
🌍🌊 Join Us for International Beach Cleanup Day! 🌊🌍 In celebration of International Beach Cleanup Day, we’re coming together to protect our oceans and coastline. 💙 📅 Date: Sunday, 21st🕗 Time: 8:00 AM onwards📍 Venue: Kinross Swimming Club, 10th Railway Station Road, Marine Drive, Colombo 6 Let’s unite to keep our beaches clean, protect marine […]
Neutrality as a Strategic Imperative: Charting a New Path for Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean Geopolitical Landscape Amidst an increasingly volatile global geopolitical environment, Sri Lanka situated at the heart of vital Indian Ocean maritime routes faces a critical juncture. A strategic shift is no longer just a diplomatic option; it has become essential […]
Last week, the Indian Defence Ministry’s Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDSL) acquired the Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), strengthening India’s position in Sri Lanka’s marine sector in comparison to rival China. Since 2010, China and India, two regional giants, have shown interested in Colombo port due to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean. Additionally, the […]
Throughout history, the Indian Ocean has been central to global trade, connecting the Middle East, Africa, and East Asia with Europe and the Americas. This vast expanse, the world’s third-largest ocean, has become a hub for economic growth, conflict, and regional power competition. India’s increasing involvement in the Indo-Pacific reflects the region’s growing significance in […]
Marine botanists have discovered two new species of economically important red seaweed along the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Daman and Diu. These species, Hypnea bullata and Hypnea indica, contain carrageenan, a biomolecule widely used in the food industry. Additionally, incorporating small amounts of these seaweeds in animal feed has been shown to significantly […]
