World Mangrove Day

Thambalagamuwa Coastline

28 Jul 2026

On World Mangrove Day, Oceanpick proudly joined hands with the Sri Lanka Forest Department, Norlanka (Pvt) Ltd, NRC, and the students of Sampaltivu Tamil School to mark the occasion with purpose and action.

We planted a portion of 300 Lumnitzera racemosa mangrove saplings, with the remainder to be planted once climate conditions are favourable. This marks our first tangible step in a journey to reforest a full 1-hectare stretch of coastline — a direct follow-up to our initial nursery planning visit in February 2026.

Alongside the planting, our team and students led a coastal cleanup of the surrounding area, removing waste and restoring the natural beauty of the site. It was especially meaningful to see the students gain hands-on learning and connect with the importance of coastal ecosystems.

Why this matters
to Oceanpick

Translates Oceanpick’s blue carbon strategy into tangible, on-the-ground restoration action.
Lumnitzera racemosa’s >90% survival rate makes this a highly resilient foundation for the 1-hectare reforestation goal.
Mangroves provide critical carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and marine habitat benefits that directly support Oceanpick’s operating environment.
Engaging students creates a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship in the local community.

Project
Impact

300 Lumnitzera racemosa mangrove saplings planted as the first phase of a 1-hectare coastal reforestation project.
Coastal cleanup conducted alongside the planting, restoring the surrounding shoreline area.
Hands-on environmental education delivered to students of Sampaltivu Tamil School.
Multi-stakeholder conservation collaboration established with the Forest Department, Norlanka (Pvt) Ltd, and NRC.

Key
Activities

Mangrove planting of 300 Lumnitzera racemosa saplings at the Thambalagamuwa coastline.
Coastal cleanup of the surrounding planting area.
Environmental education and engagement with students of Sampaltivu Tamil School.
Multi-stakeholder coordination with the Sri Lanka Forest Department, Norlanka (Pvt) Ltd, and NRC.