Mirissa whale watching

The lure of whale-watching at Mirissa, on Sri Lanka’s south coast, is creating a fast-expanding nature-watching activity that underscores the island’s attraction as an eco-tourism destination. Sperm and pygmy blue whales, often accompanied by dolphins, pass close inshore at Sri Lanka’s southern tip while migrating to and from the waters of South-East Asia. The good news is that, with so many visitors, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard is acting make sure that boat operators and tourists abide by regulations to safeguard these magnificent animals.