Eco-tourism guides and marine sanctuary naturalists in Hikkaduwa conducted guided glass-bottom boat excursions across the shallow fringing reefs of Hikkaduwa National Park today, September 22, 2026.

Visitors observed thriving marine biodiversity, including parrotfish, reef sharks, and green sea turtles, through specialized viewing hulls that protect delicate coral heads. Later in the evening, local conservation centers hosted sunset hatchling releases along the beach, offering families and travelers an educational, hands-on experience in sea turtle conservation and coastal preservation.